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 Bank's next interest rate meeting is on Thursday 18 June.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Higher inflation also poses a challenge for Kevin Warsh, the new governor of the Fed, ahead of his first interest rate decision in charge of the central bank next week.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Demand for bonds declined and Treasury yields rose for the second consecutive session as markets grappled with hostilities in the Middle East and high interest rate expectations in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The hot reading increased the odds of an interest rate hike later this year, and sent bond yields higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Since Iceland’s interest rate at that time was higher than Switzerland’s, it’s curious why Bobby didn’t want the transfer.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady