waitlist — a list of people waiting to be given something, especially admission to an institution or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a list of people waiting to be given something, especially admission to an institution or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪtlɪst/
Korean meaning: 대기자 명단, 대기 리스트
Korean pronunciation: **웨이**트리스트
Example Sentences
- I'm number 47 on the concert waitlist - I might see Taylor Swift when I'm 80!
- The medical school waitlist is longer than the actual student body.
- Being waitlisted feels like being told 'maybe' when you asked someone to prom.
waitlist
NOUN//ˈweɪtlɪst//
a list of people waiting to be given something, especially admission to an institution or event
a list of people waiting to be given something, especially admission to an institution or event
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대부터 사용되기 시작한 합성어로, 'wait(기다리다)'와 'list(목록)'가 결합되어 탄생했습니다. 대학 입학이나 항공편 예약에서 흔히 사용되는 현대적 개념입니다.
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📝Examples
“I'm number 47 on the concert waitlist - I might see Taylor Swift when I'm 80!”
“The medical school waitlist is longer than the actual student body.”
“Being waitlisted feels like being told 'maybe' when you asked someone to prom.”
“Many students get accepted off the waitlist in late summer.”
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