exchange rate

noun

: the ratio at which the principal unit of two currencies may be traded

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Fees, exchange rates and delivery times vary. Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026 This is a Villa team with the lowest net spend of any team in the top flight (£31million or $42m at current exchange rates), following a tumultuous summer in which they were stifled by financial restrictions. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, exchange rates and inflation have further affected some aspiring travelers, especially Canadians. Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Prices for exclusive use of the Celia carriage start at £15,000 (about $20,500 at the current exchange rate), including transfers within Greater London. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange rate

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exchange rate was in 1855

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“Exchange rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exchange%20rate. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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