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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The economy grew at annual rate of 2.1% in the third quarter, a rate that was fast enough to prompt the RBA to abandon interest rate cuts and start tightening policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says lower interest rates helped him and his girlfriend buy their first house.

From BBC

Still, even a small uptick in inflation could deter the central bank from cutting interest rates anytime soon.

From MarketWatch

Higher inflation tends to lead to higher short-term interest rates set by central banks, which can push up government bond yields.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a sign of declining investor confidence, the interest rate on European sovereign bonds climbed on Monday.

From Barron's