advancer

[ ad-van-ser, -vahn- ]

noun

1. a person or thing that advances.
2. the second branch of the antlers of a buck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of advancer¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; advance, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Still, the latest gains were widespread, with advancers outnumbering decliners by nearly 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

From Seattle Times

Declining issues were roughly split with advancers on the NYSE.

From Reuters

Selling was widespread, with decliners outnumbering advancers by more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

From Seattle Times

As a result, some news organizations stockpile hundreds of “advancers”— pre-written obits on well-known people that can be published within minutes of a confirmed death.

From Washington Post

Decliners outnumbered advancers on the New York Stock Exchange 4 to 1.

From Seattle Times