Meaning & use

listing

noun·Everyday

A public record or advertisement of an item, especially a property or product, that is available for sale or rent.

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We found a listing for a two-bedroom apartment near the station.

The realtor updated the listing with new photos after the kitchen renovation.

A note on using this word

In stock markets, listing refers to a company being added to a public exchange, a distinct sense from a for-sale advertisement.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

The act of adding a company's shares to a stock exchange so they can be publicly traded.

The startup's listing on the stock exchange raised millions in new capital.

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