bucket list

noun

Definition of bucket list

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

Examples of bucket list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My travel bucket list after the pandemic: go to my hometown and spend time with my parents. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 6 May 2021 Eilish went through her childhood bucket list with Kimmel and began with cutting an excited fan’s hair. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2021 In response to her bucket list suggestions, Kimmel also gave the singer the opportunity to cross off a few items. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2021 But her bucket list as an actor includes working with the likes of Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino, as well. Carole Horst, Variety, 9 Oct. 2021 And similar to Mel C, JoJo Siwa says DWTS was a bucket list goal as well. Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2021 But Clark said beating potential crowds isn’t the only reason to put Ocmulgee Mounds on your near-future bucket list. Stephanie Vermillion, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2021 Along with the sleepover contest, Marriott Bonvoy will also be offering exclusive NFL bucket list experiences to members on the Marriot Bonvoy Moments platform by using points to redeem. Chris Cason, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 The entire BK Adventure tour takes about three hours and costs $75 per person, while A Day Away's bioluminescent tours start at $49.95 per person, which is quite the steal for a bucket list activity. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2021

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First Known Use of bucket list

2006, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bucket list

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

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10 Nov 2021

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“Bucket list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20list. Accessed 18 Nov. 2021.

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