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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Before the war, economists had expected a series of interest rate cuts.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

This includes setting the central bank’s benchmark interest rate, which can influence the direction of capital markets.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

As universally expected, the panel held its key policy interest rate unchanged, in a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The Bank of Canada this week again left its policy interest rate unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The top floors got their money back first and so got the highest ratings from Moody’s and S&P and the lowest interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis