ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈti-kər How to pronounce ticker (audio)
: something that ticks or produces a ticking sound: such as
a
: watch
b(1)
: a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off information (such as stock quotations or news) on a paper ribbon
(2)
: a graphic on which information is scrolled across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen
c
slang : heart

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The news came over the ticker. Exercise is good for your ticker.
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After all, along with tracking the beats of your ticker, many also measure temperature, respiration, and other data points. — Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025 Superman was flying as CK Hutchison (Hong Kong ticker 1, how cool is that) gained +21.86% after selling their Panama ports to BlackRock (founder Li Ka-Shing is known as Superman for his business acumen). — Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Of these names, 9 tickers reached new all time highs. — Hakyung Kim,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 The company trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker PNTG. — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ticker

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ticker was in 1821

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ticker

noun
tick·​er ˈtik-ər How to pronounce ticker (audio)
1
: watch entry 2 sense 4
2
a
: a telegraphic machine that receives stock prices and news and prints them out on a paper ribbon
b
: a strip of information that moves across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen
3
slang : heart sense 1a

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