lists

[lists]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. an enclosed arena for a tilting contest.

2. the barriers enclosing this arena.

3. any place or scene of combat, competition, controversy, etc.

lists

/ lɪsts /

plural noun

1. history

   1. the enclosed field of combat at a tournament

   2. the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament

2. any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc

3. to engage in a conflict, controversy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lists¹

1350–1400; Middle English listes, plural of liste list ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of lists¹

C14: plural of _list ² (border, boundary)

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. enter the lists, to involve oneself in a conflict or contest.

   to enter the lists against the protective tariff.

Example Sentences

The single, folded sheet lists just 90 names, mostly businesses near historic downtown such as liveries, saloons, physicians, mills, druggists and the local undertaker.

From Los Angeles Times

But fans bought Cooper's books in their millions, pushing many to the top of the bestseller lists.

From BBC

They might not have been mentioned much in preseason hype lists, but players have performed at a high level so far.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today we don't know anything. We did not see any lists or representatives. We didn't see anything."

From BBC

Ms Morrison urged the Department of Health to make "cancer waits a clear priority" following the appointment of a new lead to tackle waiting lists.

From BBC

Related Words

• account 
• agenda 
• archive 
• ballot 
• bill 
• calendar 
• catalog 
• checklist 
• dictionary 
• directory 
• draft 
• file 
• index 
• inventory 
• lineup 
• listing 
• menu 
• poll 
• program 
• schedule