exchange rate

noun

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

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Its landscapes, tax incentives and favorable exchange rate drawing in Hollywood productions. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 After the announcement of the new official exchange rate, the market rate jumped to more than 1,700 dinars to the dollar. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Kiftsgate Court Gardens’ Gut Health Retreat offers two-night stays starting at £550, or roughly $740 at current exchange rates. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Kiftsgate Court Gardens’ Gut Health Retreat starts at £550 for two nights, roughly $740 at current exchange rates. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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