Wall Street

noun

ˈwȯl- 

: the influential financial interests of the U.S. economy

Examples of Wall Street in a Sentence

After college she got a job on Wall Street.

Recent Examples on the Web

New York — The stocks that have fueled Wall Street’s powerful AI rally are suddenly under pressure as investors evaluate rising tensions in the Middle East, take profits after a historic run and reassess where to find value. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Much of Wall Street is waiting for an outcome around tariffs. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Wall Street, on balance, is looking ahead despite the geopolitical bumps. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Such stocks have become some of Wall Street’s most influential after growing so big in the euphoria around AI. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Wall Street, New York City, site of the New York Stock Exchange

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Wall Street

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete

Kids Definition

Wall Street

noun

ˈwȯl- 

: the powerful financial interests that control or influence the U.S. economy

Etymology

from Wall Street in New York City, site of a major stock trading exchange