bucket list

noun

: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying

Examples of bucket list in a Sentence

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Choosing an activity to try with friends or family is a great way to bond and build camaraderie, as well as perhaps check some things off your bucket list. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Alex Vesia tried to cross an item off his bucket list this spring. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 Just getting to do a scene with her was so far beyond my wildest dreams but to get my ass kicked by her is an upper echelon of bucket list. Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026 From a chili that breaks all the rules to a cake born from a happy accident, these regional specialties deserve a spot on your food bucket list. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bucket list

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase kick the bucket (to die)

First Known Use

2006, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bucket list was in 2006

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“Bucket list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bucket%20list. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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