ticker
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ticker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A scrolling display or strip that shows continuously updating information, such as stock prices or news headlines.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ticker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The "heart" sense is informal and slightly old-fashioned.
Etymology
From tick + -er, originally referring to a device (like an old stock-price machine) that made a ticking sound.
Full origin of ticker →Frequently asked questions
What does “ticker” mean?
The word “ticker” means a scrolling display or strip that shows continuously updating information, such as stock prices or news headlines. In plain terms, either a scrolling information display (like a news or stock ticker) or, informally, someone's heart.
How do you pronounce “ticker”?
“Ticker” is pronounced TIH-kuh (/ˈtɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “ticker” in a sentence?
Here is “ticker” used in a sentence: “The stock ticker on the news channel scrolled across the bottom of the screen.”
What part of speech is “ticker”?
“Ticker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “ticker” have?
“Ticker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a scrolling display or strip that shows continuously updating information, such as stock prices or news headlines.