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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Although the Federal Reserve was expected to cut its interest rate going into 2026, the energy shock has more economists saying it is unlikely that the central bank will cut rates in 2026.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The weighted average interest rate on national debt is 3.33%, up from 1.6% in 2022, with March’s net interest payment at $103 billion.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Since US strikes on Iran began, the average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage has risen from 5.98% to 6.3%, according to data from Freddie Mac.

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

In exchange, he received a higher interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis