exchange rate

noun

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

Examples of exchange rate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those depressed valuations, interestingly, have not shown up in the exchange rate. — Ian King, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

The 312-foot Whisper has been listed for sale exclusively with Will Christie of Christie Yachts, with a fittingly large price tag of 149 million euros, or about $173 million at the current exchange rate. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Between differing payment preferences, fluctuating exchange rates, and foreign transaction fees, visitors may find that staying financially flexible is just as important as planning the trip itself. — Td Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The exchange rate initially strengthened to about 157 yen per dollar from nearly 164, but has since given back some gains and hovered around 159 on Friday. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exchange rate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate