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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Facilities The roster of activities available to guests reads like a checklist of the ultimate bucket list Maldives experiences, but each with a unique Patina twist. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 On the 17th day, a recruiter from one of the companies on his bucket list called him with a job that was not publicly posted. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 These are the three bucket list countries that ranked highest for solo travelers in 2026, according to FTLO Travel, and what travelers should pack into their itineraries. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 Getty Images Derrick Henry has one thing left on his bucket list – win a Super Bowl. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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