noun
ticker
TIH-kuh
Ticker (noun) means a scrolling display or strip that shows continuously updating information, such as stock prices or news headlines. Example: “The stock ticker on the news channel scrolled across the bottom of the screen.”
noun
1
A scrolling display or strip that shows continuously updating information, such as stock prices or news headlines.
"The stock ticker on the news channel scrolled across the bottom of the screen."
2
An informal word for the heart.
"At eighty, his ticker is still going strong."
How to use ticker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a scrolling information display (like a news or stock ticker) or, informally, someone's heart.
When to use it
The "heart" sense is informal and slightly old-fashioned.
Common pairings
stock ticker
news ticker
a strong ticker
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Word forms
- Plural
- tickers
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Etymology
From tick + -er, originally referring to a device (like an old stock-price machine) that made a ticking sound.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ticker
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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.
