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Definition of tickertape

tickertape

/ˈtɪkərˌteɪp/
tick · er · tape
Plural:tickertapes
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tickertape Lexical Profile

tickertape Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A continuous narrow strip of paper on which stock market quotations or news bulletins were formerly printed by a telegraphic machine.

Example

"Brokers crowded around the machine, anxiously reading the latest stock prices printed on the tickertape."

2

Shredded or long strips of paper thrown from upper-story windows to greet and celebrate a dignitary or honored group during a public parade.

Example

"Clouds of tickertape drifted down onto the championship team as their motorcade moved slowly down the avenue."

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• Nearby Words

tick
ticked
ticker
tickertape
ticket
ticketless
ticking

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tickertape. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tickertape
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