to-do list
noun
a list of things that one wants to get done or that need to get done.
to-do lists
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pluralof to-do list.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Writing a will is probably not on the to-do lists of most 27-year-olds.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The House and Senate return to work in Washington on Tuesday—and their to-do lists are long.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Going to the post office or grocery store gives them the opportunity to unload while also allowing you both to cross something off your to-do lists.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
The hardware is flimsy, but the summaries and automatic to-do lists have been surprisingly useful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
As Sasha and Malia grew, I found that the pace only quickened and the to-do lists only got longer, leaving me operating in what felt like a never-ending state of overdrive.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
