Meaning

1 senses
  1. (informal)An advertisement (in a newspaper, magazine, etc.) for something wanted; a classified advertisement.

    a newspaper advertisement stating what is wanted

Examples

3 sentences
  1. I don't want to watch ads.

  2. When looking for a new job, do not forget to read the want ads in the newspaper.

  3. Edmundo wants his ad on Craigslist to be perfect.

Forms

plural: want ads
Singularwant ad
Pluralwant ads

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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