consumer debt

noun

: a debt from buying something at a store

Most of his debts are consumer debts.

Examples of consumer debt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to rising prices for goods and services, Treasury bond yields have increased sharply in recent months, putting upward pressure on rates for mortgages, auto loans and other types of consumer debt. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Twenty-seven states have passed laws ensuring that defendants in consumer debt cases have the right to an attorney once jail time becomes a possibility, Jones said. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments reflect a range of perspectives on consumer debt and financial management. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Federal student loans, in particular, can come with repayment and relief options that aren't available with most consumer debt. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for consumer debt

• electrojet
• plantagenet
• videlicet
• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette

Legal Definition

consumer debt

see also:

debt