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Christmas list en · NOUN

Etymology

Christmas + list

Meanings

1. A written list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas.
   • The number one item on my Christmas list was a way out of my marriage. The way I looked at it, this wasn't quite the same thing as a divorce. 2002, Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl, Angel on My Shoulder:
   • A handbag was way out of my league and so was a silver necklace that I wouldn't even put on my Christmas list, since no one in my family could afford it. 2006, Lori Avocato, Deep Sea Dead:
2. A written list of people one is going to send Christmas cards, round robin letters, or presents to at Christmastime.
   • If you have been on my Christmas list for a while, you are aware that both Momma and Daddy have not been well for the past three years. 2002, Linda Scott DeRosier, Creeker: A Woman's Journey:
   • What a great idea for the many friends and neighbors on your Christmas list! 2003, Karmen Quinney, Greeting cards for the first time:

Forms

Antonyms

naughty list

Hypernyms

wish list

Relateds

friends list

Translations (2)

pl lista prezentów na święta (list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas) · de Wunschzettel (list of items one wants to receive as presents for Christmas)