noun
- leaders or indicators that others follow or that predict future trends
Usage: plural of bellwether
Examples
- These swing states are considered bellwethers for national elections.
- Technology companies often serve as bellwethers for the stock market.
- The quarterly earnings of these bellwethers will indicate economic health.
- Fashion capitals like Paris and Milan are bellwethers for global style trends.
- Consumer spending patterns in these cities act as bellwethers for retail sales.
- The performance of bellwethers in the automotive industry affects supplier stocks.