Bourse

Pronunciation: /bɔrs/

Definitions of bourse

noun A stock exchange in a non-English-speaking country, especially the stock exchange of Paris.

Example Sentences

A1 I visited the bourse to buy some stocks.

A2 The bourse was bustling with traders buying and selling securities.

B1 Investors closely monitor the bourse for any fluctuations in the market.

B2 The bourse is a key player in the global financial market.

C1 The bourse plays a crucial role in shaping the economy of the country.

C2 His expertise in analyzing market trends helped him make profitable investments in the bourse.

Examples of bourse in a Sentence

formal The bourse experienced a slight dip in trading volume today.

informal I heard the bourse is not doing so well this week.

slang Let's check out how the bourse is doing before making any investment decisions.

figurative Her mind was like a bourse, constantly exchanging thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of bourse

• plural: bourses
• comparative: more bourse
• superlative: most bourse
• present tense: bourses
• future tense: will bourse
• perfect tense: have boursed
• continuous tense: is boursing
• singular: bourse
• positive degree: bourse
• infinitive: to bourse
• gerund: boursing
• participle: boursed

Origin and Evolution of bourse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bourse' originated from the French word 'bourse' which means purse or exchange.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a purse or money bag, the term 'bourse' evolved to signify a stock exchange or trading center. The concept of a bourse expanded beyond just a physical location to include electronic trading platforms and financial markets around the world.