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

Examples of shopping list in a Sentence

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Flip-flops are making a major comeback this summer, so this platform pair should be at the top of petite travelers shopping list. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 Canine summer shopping list Collapsible water bowl A collapsible water bowl is essential for hot-weather walks. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 But what products are worth putting onto the shopping list? Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 June 2026 The shopping list required for this onion dip is refreshingly short, too. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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