certificate of deposit

NOUN

government insured debt instrument

Synonyms

STRONGEST

time deposit

WEAK

CD certificate credit memorandum credit slip deposit slip term CD

Example Sentences

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In a video demo viewed by Barron’s this week, Sky walks a client through options for a certificate of deposit account that’s come due.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

She wants to convert the IRA into a certificate of deposit so it is insured by the FDIC.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

So they asked guests at their 2022 wedding to contribute to their savings, currently in a certificate of deposit, as they work towards buying a dream home with a porch in her native New England.

From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2023

For instance, in the last quarter of 2022, the national average rate for a five-year certificate of deposit was 2.33%, compared with 1.58% at banks, according to that same data set extracted by the NCUA.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023

When I get the amount I want, I'll hand Master David a bank certificate of deposit, and with all his airs about accepting money, he won't be able to help himself!

From The Iron Woman by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell