lists

[lists]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. an enclosed arena for a tilting contest.

2. the barriers enclosing this arena.

3. any place or scene of combat, competition, controversy, etc.

lists

/ lɪsts /

plural noun

1. history

   1. the enclosed field of combat at a tournament

   2. the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament

2. any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc

3. to engage in a conflict, controversy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lists¹

1350–1400; Middle English listes, plural of liste list ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of lists¹

C14: plural of _list ² (border, boundary)

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. enter the lists, to involve oneself in a conflict or contest.

   to enter the lists against the protective tariff.

Example Sentences

However, Elle - who is in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and receives disability benefits - has been on waiting lists for social housing for almost three years.

From BBC

They’ve seen wait lists grow to as many as 40 students.

From Los Angeles Times

While Alberta schools have until October to comply with the order, some schools have already released their lists of banned books.

From BBC

But parents say they are facing long waiting lists for places, with nurseries warning that staff shortages are limiting their availability.

From BBC

Others, he said, have taken children for medical treatments overseas to avoid NHS waiting lists.

From BBC

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