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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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says the UK's central bank will not rush to make a decision on interest rate rises, despite the world facing what he described as a "very big energy shock".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Greene’s comments indicate that while she is prepared to back a rise in the BOE’s key interest rate, this month’s meeting may be too soon for her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Revenues fell for fixed income, currency and commodities due to weakness in interest rate products and some other categories.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

His household income is $150,000, he has a mortgage with a 6.1% interest rate, and he is putting away about 15% of his income for retirement, including his employer match.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In exchange, he received a higher interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis