stock market

[ stok mahr-kit ]

noun

1. a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.
2. the market for stocks throughout a nation:

   The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.

stock market

noun

1. another name for stock exchange
2. the usual US name for stock exchange

stock market

1. A market in which stocks are bought and sold ( see stock exchange ). Also, the general condition of the sale of securities in a corporation .

Word History and Origins

Origin of stock market¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Major stock markets in the United States, however, will be open.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2008, when the stock market crashed, retirees who suffered the most.

From Salon

Although half of Americans believe the winner of the election will affect their finances, a president's impact on the overall economy and the stock market is pretty nuanced and often requires cooperation from Congress.

From Salon

The economy is the number one issue for voters, and while unemployment is low and the stock market is booming, most Americans say they are struggling with higher prices every day.

From BBC

Its share price has plummeted and this week it narrowly avoided being delisted from the stock market.

From BBC

Related Words

• stock exchange