blue chip

noun

1

a

: a stock issue of high investment quality that usually pertains to a substantial well-established company and enjoys public confidence in its worth and stability

also : a company that offers such stocks

b

: a business or undertaking with an outstanding record or likelihood of profitability

2

: one that is outstanding: such as

a

: an outstandingly worthwhile or valuable property or asset

b

: an athlete rated as excellent or as an excellent prospect

blue-chip

ˈblü-ˈchip 

adjective

Examples of blue chip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alabama is supposed to have more blue chip NFL prospects than any team in the country. —Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 16 Sep. 2023

During and after his playing/managing days, Yogi showed an eye for business, serving as an ad pitchman for numerous blue chip brands. —Christian Red, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023

Even when her ambitions angled towards senior leadership roles at blue chip companies, those formative lessons from Mr. Fletcher and the legacy of Black art remained her North Star. —Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2023

Oregon has flipped a blue chip, top-100 prospect from USC. —oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2023

Following his announcement Saturday afternoon, 4-star defensive lineman TJ Lindsey is the latest blue chip pickup for Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers, who have put the country on notice with recent wins on the recruiting trail. —Ainslie Lee | [e-mail], al, 12 Aug. 2023

Here’s a look at some of the names to watch for heading into Big Cat Weekend. 2024 5-star ATH KJ Bolden Coming out of Buford, Ga., KJ Bolden is listed as a blue chip athlete, but is primarily being recruited as a safety. —Ainslie Lee | [e-mail], al, 28 July 2023

Lloyds Banking Group shares are among the worst performers of London’s blue chip index on Wednesday. —WSJ, 26 July 2023

Chang also recommends that investors stay defensive by investing in high-quality blue chip stocks with solid balance sheets and keep dry powder. —Krystal Hur, CNN, 16 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

blue chip

noun

: a stock issue that has a high value because of public faith in its worth and stability

also : a company that issues such stock

Legal Definition

blue chip

noun

: a stock issue of high investment quality that usually pertains to a substantial well-established company and enjoys public confidence in its worth and stability

blue-chip adjective