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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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Zillow enforces its policy through a graduated warning system: Agents who publicly market a listing without sharing it on the Multiple Listing Service within one business day receive a notification for each violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“Selling off-MLS might feel more convenient, but it limits competition. Listing publicly through the MLS typically attracts more buyers and can lead to higher bids, even after accounting for agent commissions.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

Listing gives places of special architectural or historical interest legal protection against certain changes.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Listing prices in October in all three metropolitan areas were below $300,000, according to separate Realtor.com data—well below the national $424,200 median.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Listing his occupation as “traveler,” he never again owned a permanent home or stayed in one place for long.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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