Ticker Tape

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪkər teɪp/

Definitions of ticker tape

noun the parade of people and vehicles following a successful team or individual in a public celebration

Example Sentences

A1 The ticker tape parade was a celebration in the city.

A2 The ticker tape machine printed out the latest stock prices.

B1 Investors watched the ticker tape closely for any changes in the market.

B2 The ticker tape displayed real-time updates on the company's performance.

C1 The ticker tape provided valuable information for making investment decisions.

C2 Traders relied on the ticker tape for up-to-the-minute data on stock movements.

Examples of ticker tape in a Sentence

formal The ticker tape parade celebrated the team's championship win.

informal I love watching the ticker tape parade after a big sports victory.

slang The ticker tape was flying everywhere during the celebration!

figurative His mind was like a ticker tape of thoughts, constantly scrolling.

Grammatical Forms of ticker tape

• plural: ticker tapes
• present tense: ticker tapes
• future tense: will ticker tape
• perfect tense: have ticker taped
• continuous tense: are ticker taping
• singular: ticker tape
• positive degree: ticker tape
• infinitive: to ticker tape
• gerund: ticking tape
• participle: ticked tape

Origin and Evolution of ticker tape

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'ticker tape' originated from the early telegraph machines that printed stock market information on thin strips of paper.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the paper tape used in telegraph machines, 'ticker tape' later evolved to refer to the continuous stream of financial information displayed on electronic tickers in stock exchanges.