wish list

noun

: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes

Examples of wish list in a Sentence

That book is on my wish list.
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In 2024, the wish list for a Republican administration was assembled under the banner of Project 2025, written by an assortment of former officials, most of whom had worked for Trump’s 2016 campaign or in his first term. Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024 To kick off the holiday season, the socialites shared their all-time favorite purchases, along with the items on their holiday wish lists starting at just $14. Kyra Surgent, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 In August, 2021, Abruzzo issued a legal memo that had the feeling of a long-pocketed wish list. E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024 Oprah Winfrey, the queen of all media, has released the 2024 version of her Favorite Things list, with 116 items that are now being fast-tracked on many people’s wish lists. Chris Morris, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wish list 

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wish list was in 1970

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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

wish list

noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of equipment for the school
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