waiting list

American  

noun

1. a list of persons waiting, as for reservations, appointments, living accommodations, or admission to a school.

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waiting list British  

noun

1. a list of people waiting to obtain some object, treatment, status, etc

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Etymology

Origin of waiting list

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Hollie M, 13, from Daventry, Northamptonshire, had been on the waiting list for three years while Hollie B, 12, from Bangor, County Down, was on the urgent transplant list for just 24 hours.

From BBC

She had been on a surgery waiting list at Sunderland Royal Hospital and only discovered an appointment had been set for 8 July after calling the hospital months after hearing nothing.

From BBC

Such as the government moving to reduce nursery waiting lists, so that young mothers can return to the workforce more quickly.

From BBC

Yet there’s a waiting list to pay that.

From Los Angeles Times

The open house ends on 7 December and is sold out with a waiting list of 500 people.

From BBC

Related Words

• short list
• standby