wishlist
WISH-list
/ˈwɪʃlɪst/
A feature that allows users to create personalized collections of items they want to buy but are not ready to purchase yet.
It serves as a tool for future planning or for sharing gift ideas with others.
The story behind the word. A compound of the ancient Germanic 'wish' and the French 'list' (which originally meant a strip of paper). It is the digital version of a child's letter to Santa Claus.
Word relationships
- favorites: Favorites are things you already like; a wishlist is specifically for things you want to own.
Commonly confused with
- cart: Cart is for 'now'; wishlist is for 'later'.
Collocations
- add to wishlist
- public wishlist
- shared wishlist
Example sentences
- "I added the expensive camera to my wishlist, hoping it will go on sale during Black Friday." Holiday planning.
Memory hook
A 'List' of things you 'Wish' you had. The 'maybe later' list.
When not to use
Do not use this for items you have already decided to buy immediately; use 'cart' for those.
Fun facts
- Wishlists are a goldmine for retailers because they reveal exactly what customers desire, even if they can't afford it yet.
Related words
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waitlist, queue, store credit, setlist, registry, window-shop
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