waiting list
Americannoun
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waiting lists
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of waiting list
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Today, Canyon View Ranch boards around 60 dogs at once, often with a waiting list stretching six months or longer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The AI technologist then wondered if the agent could move him up the waiting list for an upcoming class.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sunday’s waiting list included longtime patrons who stopped by for a final meal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
There are currently 740 people on Breckland Council's social housing waiting list.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Patrick and Lisa have my name on a waiting list for a place right there in Sherbrooke.
From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold
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