# bear market

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A stock market where a majority of investors are selling ("bears"), causing overall stock prices to drop. Often operationally defined as a market value drop of 20% or more on some specific stock market index.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bear, market.

## Source
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