Phrase guide

put option

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An option to sell a stated quantity of an asset or financial product, such as stock, at a stated price (the strike price), on a stated future date (or range of dates).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: put

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: put

Antonyms: call option

Broader terms: option

3

noun

Meaning 3

an option to sell

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stock option

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: myyntioptio — type of option
  • French: option de vente — type of option
  • Polish: opcja sprzedaży — type of option