noun

stockbroker

Stockbroker (noun) means someone who buys and sells shares for clients, often also giving investment advice. Example: “She called her stockbroker to sell off some shares before the market dipped.”

noun

Someone who buys and sells shares for clients, often also giving investment advice.

"She called her stockbroker to sell off some shares before the market dipped."

How to use stockbroker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA professional who trades stocks on behalf of other people.

Common pairings

hire a stockbroker a licensed stockbroker

Word forms

stockbrokers plural

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Etymology

A compound of "stock" (shares) and "broker" (a middleman who arranges deals).

Rhymes for stockbroker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stockbroker” mean?

The word “stockbroker” means someone who buys and sells shares for clients, often also giving investment advice. In plain terms, a professional who trades stocks on behalf of other people.

How do you use “stockbroker” in a sentence?

Here is “stockbroker” used in a sentence: “She called her stockbroker to sell off some shares before the market dipped.”

What part of speech is “stockbroker”?

“Stockbroker” is a noun.

What is the meaning of stockbroker?

"stockbroker" (noun) means someone who buys and sells shares for clients, often also giving investment advice.