Wall Street

noun

: 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 That has been a concern: Intel’s shares took a hit earlier this year after the Wall Street Journal reported a delay in Ohio. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024 Officials will also release a fresh set of economic projections, which will give Wall Street some clues on the timing and pace of rate cuts this year. Bryan Mena, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 The Wall Street Journal reported the news of Apollo’s bid on Wednesday. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 The Wall Street Journal reported that Apollo made an $11 billion offer just for Paramount’s film and television studio. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 Potential targets could include properties such as his Trump Tower penthouse, Wall Street office building and golf courses. Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 If no bond is posted by Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) could move to seize his assets, including bank accounts or properties such as Trump’s Manhattan office tower at 40 Wall Street. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024 Shares have increased 790% over the past year, fueled by Wall Street’s interest in artificial intelligence. William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Wall Street was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Wall Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wall%20Street. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Wall Street

noun
: 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

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