bellwether

Noun

Meaning

A wether, or sheep, which leads the flock, with a bell on his neck.

Hence: A leader.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eagle dean herald ewe pacer choirmaster outrider head lead pilot sheep guide conductor navigator aviator
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Antonyms

fiddler number hand idler slacker lazybones
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Hypernyms

wether leader

Phrases with the word

bellwether stock

Examples

And this wealthy, creative, diverse city — with access to all kinds of fresh food — could be a bellwether for other cities around the world. Source: Internet

A severe contraction in Singapore’s economy is seen as a bellwether for the wider region. Source: Internet

As of 12:58 p.m. CDT (1758 GMT), the bellwether Chicago Board of Trade November soybean contract was up 3-1/2 cents at $8.91-3/4 per bushel. Source: Internet

ABU DHABI/BANGALORE: Union National Bank (UNB) of Abu Dhabi is implementing Finacle software product of Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd. to empower its treasury and capital market business, both firms announced. Source: Internet

Insurance bellwether Travellers Cos reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, with underwriting gains tripling and catastrophe losses falling. Source: Internet

Politics Baltimore County is somewhat of a bellwether for Maryland politics, although it leans slightly Republican compared to the state as a whole, and it is crucial that a Republican carry it by solidly in order to win a statewide election. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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