listicle

[ lis-ti-kuhl ]

noun

1. a published article structured in the form of a list, typically having some additional content relating to each item:

   “The Best Cities for Singles” and other featured listicles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of listicle¹

2000–05; blend of list ¹ and article

Example Sentences

This listicle by Heather Cooper examines seven aspects of inclusivity that can be reflected in your writing and imagery.

From Search Engine Land

In 2018, Amazon India started to feature some gadget reviews and listicles, sourced from local media houses.

From TechCrunch

You can start jotting down all the topics that you would want to cover in a listicle format.

From Search Engine Watch

The content here would need to be more engaging and creative than your usual listicles and guides.

From Search Engine Watch

Before you know it, a listicle features this tactic and more people start viewing it as a best practice.

From Search Engine Watch

The holy listicle serves as further proof that the 2013 papal conclave elected Oprah as the new pope.

From The Daily Beast

There was the listicle with 13,000 Facebook likes “explaining” why “Dana Brody is the worst.”

From The Daily Beast