ticker-tape parade: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Yes, though they are less common than in the mid-20th century. They are now reserved for major events like sports championships or historic achievements, often still in New York City.

It originates from the long, thin paper strips ('tape') used by stock ticker machines to print financial quotes. In the early 20th century, office workers in New York would throw these out of windows onto parades below.

Primarily, yes. While other countries might have similar parades, the term specifically evokes the iconic image of paper streaming down between skyscrapers in Manhattan's 'Canyon of Heroes.'

Yes. For example, 'The CEO received a ticker-tape welcome from the shareholders' suggests an extravagant, celebratory, and perhaps superficially enthusiastic reception.

A celebratory parade held in a city, traditionally welcoming a hero or celebrity, during which spectators throw shredded paper (originally from stock ticker tapes) from buildings onto the procession.

Ticker-tape parade is usually formal/journalistic in register.

Ticker-tape parade: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtɪkə teɪp pəˈreɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtɪkər ˌteɪp pəˈreɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.