want ad

American  

noun

1. classified ad.

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want ad British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of want ad

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

In 1942, her mother spotted a want ad that said the publisher Fiction House was looking for cartoonists and encouraged her to apply.

From New York Times

He answered a want ad in the paper about a company that was looking for pilots who wanted to fly in Southeast Asia.

From Washington Times

It was a want ad in the newspaper that started Storen’s pro path.

From Washington Times

The want ad continues: “This is big data handling like you’ve never seen it. We’re creating, labeling, curating and analyzing vast quantities of speech on a daily basis.”

From Los Angeles Times

According to the want ad, the Jesuit high school is looking for someone to take on the role of “identifying, engaging and cultivating alumni.”

From Washington Post