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

When the company listed its shares this year, it made some modifications that could shift the balance of power between Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

From Quartz

A Wall Street person should not be allowed to help oversee the Dodd-Frank reforms.

From The Daily Beast

It reminded me a bit of an alternative take on The Wolf of Wall Street—through the Toni and Candace lens.

From The Daily Beast

The Wolf of Wall Street is a dangerous, incendiary work of art.

From The Daily Beast

That tweet came from Shay Horse, whose bio lists him as an independent photojournalist with ties to Occupy Wall Street.

From The Daily Beast

Democrats need to respond aggressively to the crony capitalism practiced by many Republicans, particularly regarding Wall Street.

From The Daily Beast

A marble statue stands today on the spot on Wall Street where this event took place.

From Project Gutenberg

His name and paper, has a respectable credit, even among the urbane denizens of Wall street.

From Project Gutenberg

This was called the "Wall," and the place where it once stood is still known as Wall Street.

From Project Gutenberg

The heroes of Wall Street are engaged in never-ending "battles."

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't think this is the way to do things," said the Wall Street man with a touch of asperity.

From Project Gutenberg