DictionarylistSeries of items
noun / verb

list

A series of items written or stated together, or to arrange items this way.

She keeps a list of groceries on the refrigerator.

Etymology

List originally referred to a strip or border. It developed the sense of a written strip or schedule of items, then any ordered series recorded together.

More examples

  • Please list your previous jobs on the application.
  • He reads the list of names aloud.
  • The recipe lists all the ingredients you need.

Forms

list · lists · listed · listing

Similar words

catalog
Usually includes descriptions or details about each item.
inventory
Specifically records goods or supplies available or owned.