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

As a follow-up to the study, researchers are collaborating with county and state agencies to include these chemicals on water treatment monitoring lists and want to continue to educate watershed districts about these insecticides.

From Science Daily

“Butter lists cream, but may be missing the Contains Milk statement,” the FDA wrote.

From Salon

There are some signs that waiting lists are starting to improve.

From BBC

Included in the lists of items to be kept at home are long-life foods such as tins of beans, energy bars and pasta, and medicines including iodine tablets in case of a nuclear accident.

From BBC

They say they are unable to comment on individual cases but are aware of "significant demands" on the heart failure nurse clinic, and have put strategies in place which have already lowered waiting lists.

From BBC

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