A-list

== English == === Alternative forms === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈeɪlɪst/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈeɪˌlɪst/ Rhymes: -eɪlɪst === Noun === A-list (plural A-lists) The first of a number of lists, especially lists arranged in order of importance or preference. (originally and chiefly US) 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. Antonym: Z-list Coordinate terms: B-list, C-list, D-list ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Adjective === A-list (not comparable) (originally and chiefly US) Of or relating, or belonging, to an A-list (noun noun sense 2). Antonym: Z-list Coordinate terms: B-list, C-list, D-list (by extension) Best of a group; first-class, pre-eminent, top. Synonyms: best of the best, top-class ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === A-list on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Lesley Brown, editor-in-chief, William R. Trumble and Angus Stevenson, editors (2002), “A-list”, in The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles, 5th edition, Oxford; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 1. === Anagrams === Itals, tails, Laits, itals, ATLIs, talis, silat, laits, Laist, litas, stail, Talsi, Latis