waiting list
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of waiting list
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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France put in a fresh order for two of the planes in June, but they have been pushed down the waiting list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He said high living costs had made people more cautious, with the restaurant's previous three-month waiting list now down to two weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
A waiting list for admission stretched for more than a generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Lopez is tired of being on a waiting list, too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Currently on waiting list for donor and kidney transplant.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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