interest rate

[in-ter-ist reyt, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst ˌreɪt, -trɪst /

NOUN

sum charged for use of money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interest

WEAK

annual percentage rate bank rate borrowing rate lending rate price of money prime interest rate prime rate rate of interest

Example Sentences

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But it is still possible that the rise in energy prices will trigger higher wage demands and other second-round effects that will require the ECB to raise its key interest rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

While a leadership change at the Fed is always significant, Warsh may not be able to make big changes to interest rate policy as inflation continues to rise and employment remains relatively stable.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The US Federal Reserve has a long-term two-percent target for inflation and several policymakers at the central bank have indicated the possible need for interest rate hikes to address rising prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Isaac Stell, investment manager at the Wealth Club, said the inflation increase even left possible interest rate hikes "firmly on the table".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The top floors got their money back first and so got the highest ratings from Moody’s and S&P and the lowest interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis