bucket list

noun

: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying

Examples of bucket list in a Sentence

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From intimate inns to grand resorts, these legendary establishments are both pillars of their communities and bucket list-worthy accommodations for those visiting. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Gaby Moreno was only 13 years old when Broadway became part of her bucket list. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026 If this one’s been on your bucket list, now’s the time to grab seats. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 St Andrews, Scotland The birthplace of golf, and the town where Prince William and Kate fell in love during college, should be on every adult’s bucket list. Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bucket list

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

First Known Use

2006, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bucket list was in 2006

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“Bucket list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20list. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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