bull market

noun

Synonyms of bull marketnext
: a market in which securities or commodities are persistently rising in value compare bear market

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Then there is the bull market in stocks. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Historical data suggest that major IPOs don’t usually flag a bull market peak in the year that follows. Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 8 June 2026 Bonner brought the bull market with him to CSUF, bringing his pressing, pestering and passionate style of play to a fanbase starved for success. Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 The market, for now, is still granting a long leash — buoyed by a bull market that Covello himself acknowledged is partly caused by AI optimism, creating a circular dynamic that’s difficult to unwind. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bull market

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bull market was in 1858

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“Bull market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20market. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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