English

Noun

A-list ‎(uncountable)

1. (chiefly US) An informal list of people in any of several categories (but especially in the entertainment industry) who are most admired, desirable or bankable.
   • 2014 January 21, Hermione Hoby, “Julia Roberts interview for August: Osage County – 'I might actually go to **** for this ...': Julia Roberts reveals why her violent, Oscar-nominated performance in August: Osage County made her feel 'like a terrible person' [print version: 'I might actually go to **** for this ...' (18 January 2014, p. R4)]”, in The Daily Telegraph (Review):

     The film grossed $464 million worldwide, ensconcing her in the Hollywood A-list.

Adjective

A-list ‎(not comparable)

1. (chiefly US) Best of the group; top.

Related terms

• B-list
• C-list

Anagrams

• litas
• tails

References

• Lesley Brown (editor), The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2003 [1933], ISBN 978-0-19-860575-7), page 1