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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Bayou Breeze Sunjoy Smokeless Fire Pit Table As a city dweller with limited outdoor space, this compact fire pit table is at the top of my shopping list. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 Available in four neutral shades, this makes a great gift for any man on your holiday shopping list. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025 The first thing on my shopping list is this set of tapered candles that are marked down to just $13. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 The Dodgers' shopping list is quite long, even after winning two straight titles, especially since the organization wants a three-peat. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shopping list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20list. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!