classified advertising
noun
classified ads collectively.
the business or practice of selling space for classified ads.
the department of a newspaper or other publication that handles classified advertising.
Nearby words
classification, classification schedule, classificatory, classified, classified ad, classified advertising, classifieds, classifier, classify, classis, classism
Origin of classified advertising
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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