ticker tape

noun

1. the ribbon of paper on which a ticker prints quotations or news.

ticker tape

noun

1. stock exchange a continuous paper ribbon on which a tape machine automatically prints current stock quotations
2. ticker-tape reception or ticker-tape parade
   (mainly in New York) the showering of the motorcade of a distinguished politician, visiting head of state, etc, with ticker tape as a sign of welcome

Word History and Origins

Origin of ticker tape¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

Shortly after her Wimbledon victory, Gibson returned home to a ticker tape parade in New York City, becoming the second Black American after Jesse Owens to be honored in that way.

From Salon

Curls of ticker tape in the national colors coiled along the yardsticks of our gala dinner.

From Literature

“Fresh surge,” “frightening toll of criminals,” and “massive influx” headlines run practically non-stop like a ticker tape.

From Salon

In France, anti-globalisation organisation Attac is encouraging activists to plaster them with posters and ticker tape, potentially blocking delivery workers and customers from being able to open them.

From Reuters

She held her young son as she rang the Nasdaq bell and yellow ticker tape cascaded around her.

From BBC