Craigslist

/ˈkreɪgzˌlɪst/ noun

Definition

an online classified advertisement website founded by Craig Newmark

Etymology

named after founder Craig Newmark, launched in 1995 as an email distribution list for San Francisco events, became a website in 1996

Kelly Says

Craigslist revolutionized classified ads by making them free and accessible to everyone online! Despite its simple design that hasn't changed much since the 1990s, it's still one of the most visited websites in the world.

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