stock market

noun

1
: stock exchange sense 1
2
a
: a market for particular stocks
b
: the market for stocks throughout a country

Examples of stock market in a Sentence

We lost money in the stock market. International stock markets saw declines at the end of the trading day.
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That money — and anything else deposited by employers, philanthropies and relatives — is invested in the stock market by private firms. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The Legislature’s independent fiscal analysts have also raised concerns that the state’s books remain vulnerable to the specter of a deep drop-off in the stock market. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 The two markets will observe the Fourth of July on Friday, July 3, 2026, and close all stock market trading. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 July 2026 The large-scale construction of data centers worldwide is fueling a surge in profits and share prices of chipmakers and computing provider — even as more traditional industries lag stock market rallies. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stock market

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stock market was in 1809

Rhymes for stock market

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“Stock market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20market. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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stock market

noun
: stock exchange sense 1

Legal Definition

stock market

noun
1
: stock exchange sense 1
2
: a market for particular stocks
3
: the market for stocks throughout a country

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