money market

noun

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

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Behr said those in retirement should ideally have six to 12 months' worth of expenses in money market accounts, which combine features of savings and checking accounts, or high-yield savings accounts. Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Savers who are in higher tax brackets can squirrel away cash and do it free of income taxes by using municipal money market funds. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 Following the public offering, funds were placed in a Trust Account and invested in U.S. government securities or money market funds. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025 If not, ask if the plan offers a money market fund or a similar option as a safe short-term investment. Chris Carosa, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for money market

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of money market was in 1950

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“Money market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/money%20market. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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)

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