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1 American  
[lis-ting] / ˈlɪs tɪŋ /

noun

  1. a list; record; catalog.

  2. the act of compiling a list.

  3. something listed or included in a list.

    a listing in the telephone directory.
listing 2 American  
[lis-ting] / ˈlɪs tɪŋ /

noun

  1. material, as bark or sapwood, that is trimmed from a board.

listing British  
/ ˈlɪstɪŋ /

noun

  1. a list or an entry in a list

  2. computing a printed copy of a program or file in a form that can be read by humans

  3. a place on the Official List of Securities of the London Stock Exchange obtained by a company that has fulfilled the listing requirements and whose shares are quoted on the main market

  4. (plural) lists of concerts, films, and other events printed in newspapers or magazines, showing details, such as times and venues

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Etymology

Origin of listing1

First recorded in 1635–45; list 1 + -ing 1

Origin of listing2

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at list 2, -ing 1

Explanation

A listing is a catalog or list or items. You might be in the habit of checking TV listings every night, to see what's on the next day. You might make a listing of every cupcake and brownie that's donated to your school bake sale, or consult a listing of the available puppies at your local animal shelter. In either case, listing simply means "list." You can also use the word to describe the act or process of making such a list: "Listing all the things I want for my birthday would take far too long." The Middle English root, liste, means "border, or edging stripe."

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“The main residence has brand-new Wolf appliances, including an induction range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Custom new white oak hardwood flooring throughout is the canvas for your personal design statement,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

OpenAI has to work through a slate of other issues ahead of a public listing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“A separate suite with a private entrance is the perfect flex space for a creative studio, work-from-home office, full-size gym with infrared sauna, second kitchen, full bathroom, private deck, and yard,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

March listing prices per square foot varied widely, with Providence, R.I. up nearly 10% and Austin, Texas down 7.1%.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

I lift the directory and point to the listing.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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