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Definition of listicle

listicle

/ˈlɪs.tɪ.kəl/
lis · ti · cle
Plural:listicles
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listicle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A piece of writing or digital content presented wholly or partly in the form of a numbered or bulleted list, typically accompanied by brief commentary on each item.

Example

"The lifestyle blog published a popular listicle detailing the ten best coffee shops in the city."

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• Rhymes for listicle

• Nearby Words

listenership
lister
listeria
listicle
listing
listless
listlessly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 21st century as a portmanteau blending the words 'list' and 'article'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Listicle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/listicle
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