Wall Street

American  

noun

1. a street in New York City, in S Manhattan: the major financial center of the U.S.

2. the money market or the financiers of the U.S.

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Wall Street British  

noun

1. a street in lower Manhattan, New York, where the Stock Exchange and major banks are situated, regarded as the embodiment of American finance

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Wall Street Cultural  

1. A street in New York City on which the New York Stock Exchange and many investment firms are located. The street's name is often used in reference to the activities conducted on it: “Stock prices fell on Wall Street.”

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Etymology

Origin of Wall Street

1820–30, Wall Street for def. 2

Example Sentences

That slightly topped the $3.4 trillion expected by economists surveyed in a Wall Street Journal poll.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some on Wall Street warned the DFC’s insurance capacity might be too small for the risk.

From Barron's

Wall Street will also pay close attention to the firm’s costs related to data-center construction.

From Barron's

Wall Street is feeling hopeful about the stock.

From Barron's

A recessionary vibe filled Wall Street, with the defensive consumer staples sector leading the way, up 0.3%.

From Barron's