word
Business
Unicorn
YOO-nih-korn
/ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Unicorn
Dictionary meaning
A startup company valued at over $1 billion.
Examples
- The fintech startup achieved unicorn status after its Series C round.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. Term coined in 2013 by Aileen Lee.
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