stocks

British  

/ stɒks /

plural noun

1. history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked

2. a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

3. a frame used to support a boat while under construction

4. nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls

5. in preparation or under construction

---

Example Sentences

Those stocks have tumbled by an average of 31% this year and are each among the worst performers in the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Outside of the OIH, one of the best-performing stocks today is the National Energy Services Reunited Corp, a Middle-East focused mid-cap services company that had fallen more than 13% since the start of the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s boosting risk appetite in digital currencies and volatile tech stocks such as Micron, both of which are important signals for a broader momentum shift that would support a sustained market rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Roland’s comments are telling because life insurer stocks also have been hit by worries about exposure to private credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Mister Hertzoon even let Jordie put tiny sums down on company stocks.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo