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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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There is even a waiting list containing a thousand names of those hoping to become an adopter. Robert M. Edsel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025 As for next steps, Norris is on a waiting list for a heart transplant. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Her husband is in the Navy, but she was told the on-base child care has a yearslong waiting list. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025 There is now a waiting list for all tiers of tickets ranging from general admission ($599 +$77.87 fees) up to Livin’ the Dream. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for waiting list

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waiting list was in 1892

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“Waiting list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiting%20list. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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waiting list

noun
: a list containing names of people who are waiting (as for admission to an organization or school)
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