noun
- An automated mailing list system that distributes messages sent by subscribers to all members of the list.
Usage: Often capitalized as a trademark (Listserv) when referring to the specific software product; used generically in lowercase for similar systems.; Common in academic and professional settings.
Examples
- She subscribed to the department's listserv to receive updates about seminars and events.
- The listserv automatically forwards all messages to hundreds of subscribers.
- To unsubscribe from the listserv, send an email with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.
- The professor created a listserv for the class so students could ask questions and share resources.
- Our company uses a listserv to keep all remote employees informed about policy changes.
- He accidentally replied to the entire listserv instead of just the moderator.