Meaning & use

listicle

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An article or piece of writing presented in the form of a numbered or bulleted list.

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The website published a listicle titled "10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries."

Listicles are popular online because their format makes them quick and easy to skim.

A note on using this word

A blend of "list" and "article"; now a recognized term for a common style of web journalism, though sometimes used dismissively to suggest shallow content.

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