stock market
Americannoun
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a particular market where stocks and bonds are traded; stock exchange.
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the market for stocks throughout a nation.
The stock market reacted strongly to the president's speech.
noun
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another name for stock exchange
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the usual US name for stock exchange
Etymology
Origin of stock market
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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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
Deen Noory wants in on the biggest stock market debut of all time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Stocks’ performance during the 2022 World Cup is just one data point, but it’s consistent with the historical record, according to a well-known study that analyzed how sports sentiment impacts the stock market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“The stock market is helping on the upper-end market,” Yun said on a call with reporters.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
She fretted about inflation, and the stock market crash of 1974 made her “shake and despair.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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