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. enter the lists
   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

Their certificate shows their overall grade and lists their experiences on the course.

From BBC

Hegseth has said he would appoint a board of retired officers, no doubt of like mind, to draw up lists of active officers who should be dismissed.

From Slate

I’ve looked at some set lists from your past shows together, which include Richard’s hits “Right Here Waiting,” “Endless Summer Nights” and “Satisfied” and Rick’s including “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Affair of the Heart” and “Love Somebody.”

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, in January 2024, some of the biggest financial firms in the world added Bitcoin to their official asset lists as Spot Bitcoin ETFs.

From BBC

The school’s website lists a Maximiliano Perez as an AP history teacher.

From Los Angeles Times

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