waiting list
noun
: a list or roster of those waiting (as for admission to an organization or institution)
Examples of waiting list in a Sentence
I'll put your name on the waiting list.
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Right now, more than 100,000 people are on organ transplant waiting lists, and the majority are in need of a new kidney.
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New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
An influx of out-of-state buyers and local residents seeking second homes has created a waiting list for high-quality lake properties.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One third of Texas charter schools have no waiting list at all.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Panthers have a lengthy waiting list for season tickets.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
An influx of out-of-state buyers and local residents seeking second homes has created a waiting list for high-quality lake properties.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One third of Texas charter schools have no waiting list at all.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Panthers have a lengthy waiting list for season tickets.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for waiting list
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“Waiting list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20list. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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