shopping list
Americannoun
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a list made by a shopper of items or goods to be bought.
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matters to be discussed, requested, or otherwise attended to.
the president's shopping list at the coming summit conference.
Etymology
Origin of shopping list
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Deutsche Bank isn’t more decisive on the selloff, but at least it has a SaaSsacre shopping list.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
She had drawn up a shopping list and had expected to spend about $250.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
“We see them sticking closer to their shopping list, maybe not buying that extra item, that extra bottle of whatever,” Morris said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
Everyone agreed to share the cost, and they made up a menu and a master shopping list.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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