Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bucket list
noun
ˈbʌkɪt lɪst
Definition
A bucket list is a list of experiences or achievements that a person wants to accomplish before they die.
Examples
- Traveling to Japan is on my bucket list.
- She always wanted to go skydiving, so she added it to her bucket list.
- Visiting all seven continents is part of his bucket list.
Meaning
The term ‘bucket list’ comes from the expression ‘kick the bucket’, which means to die. It reflects the idea of making a list of things one wants to do or experience in their lifetime.
Synonyms
- goal list
- wish list
- life list
