English Explanatory Dictionary

A-list

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first of a number of lists, especially lists arranged in order of importance or preference.
  2. An informal list of people (especially in the entertainment industry, or professionally or socially prominent) who are the most admired or desirable, or likely to bring success.
adj
  1. Of or relating, or belonging, to an A-list (noun sense 2).
  2. Best of a group; first-class, pre-eminent, top.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪlɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-A-list.wav /ˈeɪˌlɪst/

Word forms

A-list A-lists A list

Etymology

The noun is derived from A (“rank (normally the highest) on a scale that assigns letters”) + list. The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.

Synonyms

best of the best top-class

Antonyms

Z-list

Related words

A1 A team backlist frontlist midlist best of the bunch cream of the crop crème de la crème pick of the litter

Derived words

A-gay A-lister
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