national debt

noun

: the total amount of money that the government of a country owes to companies, countries, etc.

Examples of national debt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The national debt recently hit $40 trillion, a psychological milestone that has caused a run-up in bond yields. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro argues Brazil's hefty national debt is holding back the economy and a top campaign adviser has pledged to reduce it by slashing spending along the lines of Argentina's Javier Milei. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Who better, then, to tackle the equally epic story of the bond market and America’s $40 trillion—and swelling—national debt? — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images The jump in Treasury yields this week is delivering a reality check about a strong economy, stubborn inflation and the growing cost of the national debt. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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