ticker tape
Americannoun
noun
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stock exchange a continuous paper ribbon on which a tape machine automatically prints current stock quotations
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(mainly in New York) the showering of the motorcade of a distinguished politician, visiting head of state, etc, with ticker tape as a sign of welcome
Etymology
Origin of ticker tape
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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But it’s been 65 years since anyone last used ticker tape.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
That probably won’t be enough to impress a new generation of individual investors, who have said the index is about as relevant as paper stock certificates or ticker tape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
There were ticker tape parades, congressional honours and a place on the cover of Time Magazine.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Soon after, ticker tape, Shea Stadium and winning Mets seasons all fell out of style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
Eleanor had spent so much time thinking about what it would be like to finally come home and how much she missed everybody—she thought they'd throw her a ticker tape parade.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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