ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈti-kər 

: something that ticks or produces a ticking sound: such as

a

: watch

b(1)

: a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off information (such as stock quotations or news) on a paper ribbon

(2)

: a graphic on which information is scrolled across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

c

slang : heart

Examples of ticker in a Sentence

The news came over the ticker.

Exercise is good for your ticker.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, for fans of the stock market looking for turnaround stories, the US Global Jets ETF (ticker JETS) may give investors a reason to cheer. —Jay Woods, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Although even a good man’s ticker can take only so many games decided by a placekicker. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025

Versant will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol VSNT. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2025

His manager, former WME agent David Huntzinger, fielded a $1 million offer from one popular betting platform to run a ticker ad during just one stream on election night 2024. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ticker

• ticker tape
• ticker-tape parade

Rhymes for ticker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• kicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• sticker

Kids Definition

ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈtik-ər 

1

: watch entry 2 sense 4

2

a

: a telegraphic machine that receives stock prices and news and prints them out on a paper ribbon

b

: a strip of information that moves across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

3

slang : heart sense 1a