plural IPOs
: an initial public offering of a company's stock

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What's next: Eagle Football plans to file for its New York IPO in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg. Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 For example, Chinese banks or security houses need to consolidate and attain a large-enough scale to prevent downsizing, said Ernst & Young’s Asia-Pacific IPO Leader Ringo Choi. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025 Given its high valuation, there continues to be speculation that Skims might seek an IPO this year after initially eyeing one last year. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 It’s expected to be the first Q-commerce player to file for IPO in the next two to three months. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for IPO 

Word History

Etymology

initial public offering

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of IPO was in 1976

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“IPO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IPO. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

: an initial public offering of a company's stock
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