Synonyms

bull market

American

[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.

a financial market characterized by investment prices that are rising or that are forecast to rise.

bull market Cultural

A market, especially a stock market, characterized by rising prices; the opposite of a bear market.

Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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And prior to 2026, the bull market in U.S. stocks had been doing just fine even without the Dow Theory’s green light.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

History suggests that investors shouldn’t worry that a long winning streak could signal a buying climax at the end of a bull market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The bull market in precious metals isn’t confined to companies digging ore from the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

His star rose during the ensuing bull market, earning him a reputation as the “Indiana Jones of emerging-market investing” and the “godfather of emerging markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It is impossible to have a big bull market without plenty of money.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James

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