plural tickers
1
a
: a machine that receives and prints out stock prices and other news on long, thin pieces of paper
The news came over the ticker.
b
: a narrow area that shows information across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen
2
informal
: heart
Exercise is good for your/the ticker.
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“Ticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ticker. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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