ticker-tape parade en · NOUN
Etymology
From the former use of stock market ticker tape for this purpose in New York City in the United States.
Meanings
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A parade celebrating some major event in which the streets are littered with confetti.
The astronauts were honored with a ticker tape parade when they returned to Earth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ticker tape parade | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ticker-tape parades | Number=Plur | lexicographic |