verb
Uncommon
craigslist
Craigslist (verb) means to sell, buy, or advertise something through the Craigslist website. Example: “They craigslisted the old couch instead of throwing it away.”
verb
1
To sell, buy, or advertise something through the Craigslist website.
"Over the days that follow Andrew's party, the craigslisting mania from our potential seller does not abate."
— Mary Elizabeth Williams, Gimme Shelter (2009)
"They craigslisted the old couch instead of throwing it away."
How to use craigslist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo use the website Craigslist to buy, sell, or advertise something — an informal verb formed from the brand name.
When to use it
Casual, internet-era slang; not standard in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- craigslists
- Past tense
- craigslisted
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They _____ the old couch instead of throwing it away.
Etymology
From the name of the classified-ads website Craigslist, itself named after its founder, Craig Newmark.
Frequently asked questions
What does “craigslist” mean?
The word “craigslist” means to sell, buy, or advertise something through the Craigslist website. In plain terms, to use the website Craigslist to buy, sell, or advertise something — an informal verb formed from the brand name.
How do you use “craigslist” in a sentence?
Here is “craigslist” used in a sentence: “They craigslisted the old couch instead of throwing it away.”
What part of speech is “craigslist”?
“Craigslist” is a verb.
Is “craigslist” a common word?
“Craigslist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
