listing

noun

list·​ing ˈli-stiŋ How to pronounce listing (audio)
1
: an act or instance of making or including in a list
2
: something that is listed

Examples of listing in a Sentence

an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school
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Bellot shares the listing with Andrew Cotton of Compass. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 Saudi stocks have dipped roughly 10% this year, dragged down by concerns about the kingdom’s finances, spending reviews on major projects, and weak post-IPO performance for new listings. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025 According to the travel platform, fewer than 1% earn the distinction out of 8 million listings. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025 The listing, which comes with all its furnishings and operating equipment, is being offered by Carl Gambino of the Gambino Group at Compass and Revi Haviv of Addison Wolfe Real Estate. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for listing

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of listing was in 1659

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“Listing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

listing

noun
list·​ing
1
2
: something listed

Legal Definition

listing

noun
list·​ing
1
: an arrangement, agreement, or contract for the marketing of real property through one or more real estate agents usually for a specific period

called also listing agreement

exclusive agency listing
: a listing under which only one agent may sell the property but without the right to a commission if the owner sells it directly

Note: An agent is usually still entitled to a commission if the owner sells directly to a buyer found by the agent, even if the sale occurs after the agreement expires.

exclusive right to sell listing
: a listing under which only one agent may sell the property and is entitled to a commission if the owner sells it directly to any party
multiple listing
: an agreement or arrangement under which real property is marketed through a service or association composed of several agents with a commission from the sale of a property shared between the selling agent and the agent that initiates the listing of it
net listing
: a listing under which the agent that sells a property retains as compensation the amount of the selling price that exceeds a specified sum
open listing
: a listing that does not preclude the use of multiple agents or a direct sale by the owner with no commission paid to an agent

called also nonexclusive listing

2
a
: a record of a property or properties available through a real estate agent
b
: a property listed in such a record

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