bourse

noun

ˈbu̇rs How to pronounce bourse (audio)
1
: exchange sense 5a
specifically : a European stock exchange
2
: a sale of numismatic or philatelic items on tables (as at a convention)

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The entity was converted into a public company in 2012, and went public via a dual IPO on Malaysian bourse Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The Saudi bourse launched its first derivatives, which investors use to hedge exposures or speculate on future stock moves, in 2020, but trading activity never really took off. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was seen trading just below the flatline, with regional bourses and sectors painting a mixed picture. — Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 That performance has lifted its stock on the Indian bourses fivefold since 2021 and 25% over the past year. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bourse

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, literally, purse, from Medieval Latin bursa — more at purse

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bourse was in 1609

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“Bourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourse. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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