ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈti-kər 

: something that ticks or produces a ticking sound: such as

a

: watch

b(1)

: a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off information (such as stock quotations or news) on a paper ribbon

(2)

: a graphic on which information is scrolled across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

c

slang : heart

Examples of ticker in a Sentence

The news came over the ticker.

Exercise is good for your ticker.

Recent Examples on the Web

The money-losing social media company, which trades under the ticker symbol DJT, the same as Trump's initials, has had a volatile year since going public in March. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024

Once again, the ticker follows the payout like a puppy dog: The ever-rising dividend is a result of ever-increasing cash flow. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

The former president's company, which trades under the ticker symbol DJT, saw its stock close at $51.51 per share on Tuesday, up from $16.07 on September 30. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

That replacement ticker has served Stefan well ever since, keeping him alive through the present day. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ticker

• ticker tape
• ticker-tape parade

Kids Definition

ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈtik-ər 

1

: watch entry 2 sense 4

2

a

: a telegraphic machine that receives stock prices and news and prints them out on a paper ribbon

b

: a strip of information that moves across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

3

slang : heart sense 1a