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.

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Declining issues were roughly split with advancers on the NYSE.

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

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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.

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

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