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want ad

noun

want ad

informal.
a classified advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, etc, for something wanted, such as property or employment

Origin of want ad¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Whistling over his task, Mr. Chester soon evolved the following "Want Ad."

This description of the right sort of boy is put in the form of a "Want ad" in a newspaper.

He handed it to her, and his eyes lighted on the "want ad" columns.

Before the old man could answer they had reached the want-ad counter.

Thinking that Mr. Malcom might have gone back to the want-ad department, she hastily returned there.

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