Wall Street

noun

1. a street in New York City, in S Manhattan: the major financial center of the U.S.
2. the money market or the financiers of the U.S.

Wall Street

noun

1. a street in lower Manhattan, New York, where the Stock Exchange and major banks are situated, regarded as the embodiment of American finance

Wall Street

1. A street in New York City on which the New York Stock Exchange and many investment firms are located. The street's name is often used in reference to the activities conducted on it: “ Stock prices fell on Wall Street.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wall Street¹

1820–30, Americanism Wall Street fordef 2

Example Sentences

Trump allies, including Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive he tapped for commerce secretary, have acknowledged that tariffs could cause short-term pain for consumers but will be worth the eventual gains for U.S. manufacturers.

From Salon

So he made a quick, early-morning trip to the flower district and visited his favorite vendors at the Original Los Angeles Flower Market and across Wall Street at the Southern California Flower Market.

From Los Angeles Times

Reaction was swift — and divided — over McMahon, who is said to have wanted the job of Commerce secretary but lost out to Wall Street investor Howard Lutnick.

From Los Angeles Times

His embrace of those views put him out of step with some on Wall Street, which has historically seen tariffs as bad for corporate America.

From BBC

The move underscores concerns about the rule of law in Hong Kong as Chinese officials woo foreign investors, including top Wall Street executives, at an event this week.

From New York Times