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 president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, period,” said Warsh, 56 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

However, no interest rate rises this year would mean no change to rates for savers.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Fed interest rate affects everything from mortgages and car loans to business borrowing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The threat of resurgent inflation has dimmed the outlook for interest rate cuts that were expected from Brazil to India.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In exchange, he received a higher interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis