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Bellwether
/ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
📖 Definitions of "Bellwether"
noun
- 1
The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
- 2
Anything that indicates future trends.
- 3
A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.
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