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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Some analysts entered 2026 feeling less cautious about the state of the consumer, based on expectations for large tax refunds and other breaks, as well as lower interest rates.

From MarketWatch

Investors have been anticipating a surge in pharma deal activity in 2026 as drug makers look to replenish their pipelines and take advantage of lower interest rates.

From Barron's

He has joked that he had to stay in the U.S. to earn enough money to pay his student loan, which carried a 24% interest rate.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bank moves interest rates up and down to try to keep inflation at that level.

From BBC

The data likely still leave the Bank of England on track to cut interest rates, although the main focus will be on Wednesday’s inflation data.

From The Wall Street Journal