shopping list
Americannoun
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shopping lists
plural
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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.
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of shopping list
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Gradually, they unearthed fragments of their family life - Moissés's shorts, Yusmani's Bible, and an unfinished shopping list - a sign they were getting closer to what had once been their home.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Wander through your neighborhood’s international groceries or locally owned shops on a low-pressure afternoon when you’re not racing a shopping list or trying to get dinner on the table in 45 minutes.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
Morgan Stanley says get your shopping list ready, while JPMorgan says use any stock-market weakness to add to positions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Deutsche Bank isn’t more decisive on the selloff, but at least it has a SaaSsacre shopping list.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
A man’s life was reduced to a shopping list of molasses, rum, fruits, and candy.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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