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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I hope your sister has a good interest rate on the mortgage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“The overall interest rate will probably be higher,” Jesani said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The BOE left its key interest rate unchanged in April, and investors expect another decision to hold when the MPC next meets on June 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Inflation expectations steadied in April, but at a level that was much higher than before the war in the Middle East, likely underpinning expectations that the ECB will raise its key interest rate next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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