certificate of deposit

NOUN

government insured debt instrument

Synonyms

STRONGEST

time deposit

WEAK

CD certificate credit memorandum credit slip deposit slip term CD

Example Sentences

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In a video demo viewed by Barron’s this week, Sky walks a client through options for a certificate of deposit account that’s come due.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

So they asked guests at their 2022 wedding to contribute to their savings, currently in a certificate of deposit, as they work towards buying a dream home with a porch in her native New England.

From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2023

It’s easy to imagine that the money you keep in your savings account, checking account or certificate of deposit is just waiting for you to use it.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

Dear Liz: I currently have a certificate of deposit with what I consider a reasonably high balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2023

And to confirm his words, Smith pulled from his bosom a small pouch that contained a certificate of deposit.

From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by Champney, James Wells