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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I hope your sister has a good interest rate on the mortgage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that interest rate hikes may be necessary later this year to tamp down stubborn inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In a Wednesday afternoon speech in El Paso, Texas, Logan said that the Fed’s current interest rate setting, 3.5% to 3.75%, no longer appears to be constraining rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“The overall interest rate will probably be higher,” Jesani said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In exchange, he received a higher interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis