money market

noun

: the trade in short-term negotiable instruments (such as certificates of deposit or U.S. Treasury securities)

Examples of money market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The circular noted that as much as $7 billion could flow into domestic Saudi assets from money market funds under new curbs on overseas investments. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Kate Ashford, lead wealth writer at NerdWallet, says people with money in high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts could soon see better returns as banks raise rates. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

In addition to high-yield savings and CDs, investors can stash cash in money market funds and Treasury bills. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Today, Treasury securities, money market funds and other relatively safe assets offer meaningful returns. — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for money market

• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• supermarket
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket

Kids Definition

money market

noun

: the trade in short-term negotiable instruments (as U.S. Treasury securities)

Legal Definition

money market

noun

: the trade in short-term negotiable instruments (as certificates of deposit or U.S. Treasury securities)