Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Option Care Health’s first-quarter revenue missed forecasts and caused a 24% stock decline.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Option contract trading for Avis surged to 155,000 on Tuesday, with implied volatility exceeding 300%, making options costly.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Those four guys at the top of the Dodgers lineup — that Option 2 above — carry contracts worth a combined $1.5 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The safe firm chooses Option A and earns its lighter burden honestly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The first sign that Spider-Man had no interest in Deutsche Bank’s dark dealings came at a speech that morning, given by the CEO of Option One, the mortgage originator owned by H&R Block.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




Vocabulary lists containing option


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "option" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com