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Definition of classifieds

classifieds

/ˈklæs.ə.faɪdz/
clas · si · fieds
Plural:classifieds
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Adjective:classified
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classifieds Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Short advertisements placed in a newspaper, magazine, or website by individuals or businesses, organized into categories such as jobs, housing, or items for sale.

Example

"She found her first apartment and a used bicycle by browsing the local newspaper's classifieds."

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• Nearby Words

classifiable
classification
classified
classifieds
classifier
classify
classily

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from "classified advertisements" in the early 20th century, referring to small newspaper notices grouped into specific categories.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Classifieds. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/classifieds
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