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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Today’s shopping list is full of easy wins, from outdoor patio upgrades and budget‑friendly BBQ steals to summer festivals and beyond, the USA TODAY Shopping team is always here to share the best things to buy. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Here are some other energy stocks worth adding to your shopping list. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 Continue scrolling for everything on my shopping list, including wrinkle-resistant cargo pants, classic T-shirts, and throw-on-and-go dresses. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Take photos, make a note to put those plants on your shopping list for next fall. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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