check element in a list python code example

Example 1: how to check an element in a list in python

thislist = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
if "apple" in thislist:
  print("Yes, 'apple' is in the fruits list")

Example 2: python check if list contains

# To check if a certain element is contained in a list use 'in'
bikes = ['trek', 'redline', 'giant']
'trek' in bikes
# Output:
# True