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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The governor’s comments suggest he is unlikely to back a rise in the key interest rate when the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meets next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Warsh had been expected to push for interest rate cuts, on the assumption that artificial intelligence will boost productivity and calm inflation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In Hoboken, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed loan is already 6.55%, according to data from Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Warsh had been expected to push for interest rate cuts, on the assumption that artificial intelligence will boost productivity and calm inflation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

If Morgan Stanley went bust, Chrysler, along with anyone else who had done interest rate swaps with Morgan Stanley, stood to suffer.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis