personal ad

English

Etymology

Clipping of personal advertisement.

Noun

personal ad (plural personal ads)

1. A classified advertisement placed by an individual, typically with the aim of finding a friend or romantic partner.

See also

• lonely-hearts
• missed connection
• personal column

 

Further reading

• “personal ad”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
• “personal ad”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
• “personal ad”, in Collins English Dictionary.
• “personal ad” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.