English noun: blue chip | |||
1. | blue chip (possession) a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield | ||
Samples | Blue chips are usually safe investments. | ||
Synonyms | blue-chip stock | ||
Broader (hypernym) | common shares, common stock, ordinary shares | ||
2. | blue chip (artifact) a blue poker chip with the highest value | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chip, poker chip | ||