stock market

American  

[stok mahr-kit] / ˈstɒk ˌmɑr kɪt /

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.

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stock market British  

noun

1. another name for stock exchange

2. the usual US name for stock exchange

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stock market Cultural  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of stock market

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Having shares listed on a stock market could give it access to much-needed capital to grow and compete.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

More than any other strategist, Marshall has formalized and advanced Wall Street’s understanding of how options let investors better navigate the stock market by managing risk and maximizing return.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Deen Noory wants in on the biggest stock market debut of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some of you may find it hard to believe that a World Cup loss could have such a big impact on something as unrelated as the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They were now back to being, exclusively, stock market investors.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Related Words

• stock exchange