waiting list
noun
variants
or waitlist
or wait list
: a list or roster of those waiting (as for admission to an organization or institution)
Examples of waiting list in a Sentence
I'll put your name on the waiting list.
Recent Examples on the Web
Long waiting lists, affordability issues and stigma often lead to people giving up on seeking help.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
While Crew was initially placed on the transplant waiting list, his aunt Taylor became aware of the possibility for a living donor to safely give a portion of their liver to someone who is medically compatible.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result, thousands of Black patients were moved up on the waiting list.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Bay Staters interested in supporting the cause can pre-order the special plates online and will be placed on a waiting list.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
While Crew was initially placed on the transplant waiting list, his aunt Taylor became aware of the possibility for a living donor to safely give a portion of their liver to someone who is medically compatible.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result, thousands of Black patients were moved up on the waiting list.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Bay Staters interested in supporting the cause can pre-order the special plates online and will be placed on a waiting list.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waiting list
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“Waiting list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20list. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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