Liveticker

live ticker

noun SPAM Rare

Origin: blend of English live and German Ticker

Also means

live text commentary

Usage Note

Liveticker is a real-time text-based feed updating readers on a breaking news story or sporting event, typically on a news website. It has largely replaced the old teletype ticker in digital newsrooms.

Examples

"Während des Spiels verfolgten Millionen Fans den Liveticker auf ihrem Handy."

Natural Translation

During the match, millions of fans followed the live ticker on their phones.

Literal Translation

During the match followed millions fans the live-ticker on their mobile.

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