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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Market focus is also on the European Central Bank rate decision due at 1215 GMT, where an interest rate increase is expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

May delivered another surprisingly strong month for wholesale inflation, increasing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike, and potentially creating a perfect storm for consumers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But Isaac Stell, investment manager at asset manager Wealth Club, said an interest rate hike is "the most logical conclusion from today's data combined with last week's blow-out jobs numbers".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If you still haven’t paid, the IRS penalties are growing at a 6% annual interest rate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Because we’re taking him out of his high interest rate credit card debt and putting him into lower interest rate mortgage debt.’

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis