Listserv

American  

[list-surv] / ˈlɪstˌsɜrv /

Trademark.

1. the brand name for one of the most common internet list servers.

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noun

1. any similar software program.

2. an email discussion group; an online mailing list.

listserv British  

/ ˈlɪstˌsɜːv /

noun

1. a service on the internet that provides an electronic mailing to subscribers with similar interests

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Etymology

Origin of Listserv

First recorded in 1985–90 Listserv ( for def. 1 )

Example Sentences

Array Crew began as a big list that became a Listserv, that ended up growing into a database.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Three years ago, Brown’s partner was diagnosed with cancer, and Brown shared their struggles on the community Listserv.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

“Well, on the men’s Listserv we talk about trading tools,” Roberts said, to general laughter.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 24, 2017

I’m sure there’s been a story about me on a Listserv.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2013

Send mail to [email protected] with a body of subscribe INFO-L Your Full Name Listservs for more information on using the Listserv system.

From Zen and the Art of the Internet by Kehoe, Brendan P.