Meaning of the word personals in English

What does personals mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

personals

US /ˈpɜːrsənəlz/
UK /ˈpɜːsənəlz/

Plural Noun

a section in a newspaper or magazine containing small advertisements or messages, often from people seeking romantic partners or friendships

Example:
She decided to place an ad in the personals section to find a date.
Many people used to meet through newspaper personals before online dating became popular.