WordHive Learning Dictionary

Listing

noun

A listing is an item shown in a list.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Listing mean?

A listing is an item shown in a list.

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Dictionary definition

An item or entry in a list, directory, catalog, or online page.

Example sentences

Listing in a sentence

easy

The website had a listing for each park.

medium

The directory listing included an address and phone number.

hard

The article explained how a clear listing helps readers find useful information quickly.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Listing

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does listing mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to listing?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses listing correctly?

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Listing

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Sounds like

lis · ting · strongest beat: lis

Synonyms

Words like Listing

entryan item written in a list
recorda stored piece of information
Antonyms

Opposite words

omissionsomething left out
blank spacean empty area without information
Synonym practice

Want to practice listing synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The online listing showed photos of the cabin," then compare close word choices. Practice listing synonyms.

Word family

Listing word family

Base word

listing

noun

listing

An item or entry in a list.

noun

list

A set of items written together.

adjective

listed

Included in a list.

Related words
Student support

Understand Listing

Hint for students

A listing is an item shown in a list.

Common mix-up

Listing is not the same as omission. Listing means a listing is an item shown in a list.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The directory listing included an address and phone number. Clue words: directory, included, address. Underline clue words that show why listing fits instead of omission. Now write one new sentence that shows listing without using the word listing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show listing?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The directory listing included an address and phone number." Why does listing fit better than omission?