waiting list
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of waiting list
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The number of households on the waiting list has risen by more than 30% over the last decade.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The waiting list for Ferraris runs toward the end of 2027, the automaker said earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
There is a waiting list for the Royal Oak, which contributes 88% of the company’s overall sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Generally, there are 8,000 people on the transplant waiting list and one person dies every day waiting for a transplant."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Currently on waiting list for donor and kidney transplant.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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