wish list
noun
: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items
a wish list of useful changes
Examples of wish list in a Sentence
That book is on my wish list.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 June 2026
On her wish list are Costa Rica and Vietnam.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Right now, deals are reaching up to 71% off wish list-worthy picks like a smokeless fire pit table, a cooling linen quilt set, and a convertible sofa bed.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
That means right now is a great time to start building your wish list.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wish list
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“Wish list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20list. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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