waitlist

noun
UK /ˈweɪt.lɪst/
US /ˈweɪt.lɪst/

A list of people who are waiting for a turn or a spot.

She put her name on the waitlist for the swimming class.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To add someone's name to a list of people waiting for something.

They waitlisted him for the popular course.

3. A list of people waiting to get into a college or program if space opens up.

He was placed on the college's waitlist.

4. A standby list for a flight or event when all seats are taken.

The flight was full, so we joined the waitlist.