wish list

American  

noun

1. a usually unwritten list of things one wishes for.

   Money is on everyone's wish list.

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wish list British  

noun

1. a list of things desired by a person or organization

   the Polish government's wish list

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Etymology

Origin of wish list

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

They also asked families to submit wish lists for all members, including adults, and a stick-figure drawing of their family unit.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors can cross one item off their holiday wish list: a lukewarm CPI.

From Barron's

But once he was hot, he put “The Princess Bride” at the top of his wish list.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, three items made Richard’s wish list: an 8½-foot tall reindeer, a Santa almost as big and a red-and-gold sleigh large enough to hold Saint Nick.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hegseth posted the image on social media with the caption: “For your Christmas wish list … ”

From Los Angeles Times