noun Common

listing

LIHS-tihng

Listing (noun) means a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue. Example: “The property listing included six photos and a full floor plan.”

noun

A single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue.

"The property listing included six photos and a full floor plan."

"She scrolled through dozens of job listings before finding one that fit."

The act of putting something on an official list, especially shares on a stock exchange.

"The company's stock market listing raised over two hundred million dollars."

"Getting a listing on the exchange took months of paperwork."

A full printout of a computer program's code or a data set.

"He printed out a listing of the whole script to review it away from the screen."

adj

Appearing on, or as shown on, a list.

"The listing price was well above what similar houses had sold for."

How to Use Listing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn entry on a list, or the act of putting something on one — most commonly used for property, job, or product ads, and for shares joining a stock exchange.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "listing" meaning a ship tilting to one side — that's an unrelated word from a different root (to list = to lean).

Common pairings

job listing property listing stock market listing code listing

Word Forms

listings plural

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Synonyms

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entry item record index register catalogue

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Rhymes for listing

twisting existing resisting assisting insisting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “listing” mean?

The word “listing” means a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue. In plain terms, an entry on a list, or the act of putting something on one — most commonly used for property, job, or product ads, and for shares joining a stock exchange.

How do you pronounce “listing”?

“Listing” is pronounced LIHS-tihng (/ˈlɪstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “listing” in a sentence?

Here is “listing” used in a sentence: “The property listing included six photos and a full floor plan.”

What part of speech is “listing”?

Depending on how it is used, “listing” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “listing” a common word?

“Listing” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “listing” have?

“Listing” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue.

What is the difference between a "listing" and a "list"?

A list is the whole set of items written in order, while a listing is a single entry within such a list, directory, or catalogue. For example, a phone book is a list, and one person's entry is a listing.

What is a "property listing" or "real estate listing"?

A property listing is a single advertised entry for a home or building for sale or rent, usually including its price, features, and photographs. This uses "listing" in the sense of one entry within a larger catalogue of properties.

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