shopping list

noun

: a list of items to be purchased
broadly : a list of related items
the biggest possible shopping list of budget cuts Leonard Silk

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On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025 There is truly a calendar for everyone, and every palate, on your shopping list! Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 Falechay Fall Crewneck Long-sleeve Top Skewing towards a more bohemian style, this fluttery blouse is a unique yet wearable pick at the top of my shopping list this fall. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025 WalletHub's experts also recommend sticking to a shopping list, joining store loyalty programs, buying generic products and comparing unit prices to avoid overspending. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shopping list

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopping list was in 1852

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“Shopping list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20list. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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