Definitions

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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Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the conflict, interest rates set by the Bank of England - which underpin borrowing rates for homebuyers - had fallen over the course of last year and had been expected to fall further this year.

From BBC

Consumers expect higher inflation and interest rates in coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal

A loss of investor confidence in Treasurys could cause interest rates to rise sharply, hitting housing, business investment, and stock markets, and potentially causing a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal

WSJ | Buy Side: Some personal loans charge no origination fee, but compare interest rates and other terms to get a good deal.

From The Wall Street Journal