Definition

1. Noun:
   • A short advertisement in a newspaper or magazine: A "classified ad" is a brief, text-based advertisement, typically printed in a specific section of a publication alongside other similar ads. These ads are usually grouped into categories (classified) such as "For Sale," "Help Wanted," or "Personal."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She found her apartment by responding to a classified ad in the local paper.
  • He placed a classified ad to sell his old car.
  • Many people still use classified ads to look for jobs or used furniture.

Advanced Usage

• "to place/put in a classified ad": to pay to have a classified advertisement published.
  • We need to place a classified ad for the lost dog immediately.
• "to answer/respond to a classified ad": to contact the advertiser in response to their advertisement.
  • He answered a classified ad for a part-time delivery driver.

Variants and Related Words

• Classifieds (noun, plural): The section of a publication containing classified ads.
  • I always check the classifieds on Sundays.
• Classified advertising (noun): The industry or practice of using classified ads.
  • Classified advertising has moved mostly online.

Synonyms

• Small ad: (British English) A term similar to "classified ad."
• Want ad: An informal term for a classified advertisement, especially one for employment or items wanted.

Related Phrases

• Online classifieds: The digital version of classified advertisements, found on websites.
  • Craigslist is a popular site for online classifieds.

Noun

1. a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type