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 growth potential associated with an $80,000 money market account can be substantial this year. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

The trend means better returns for investors who place their money into financial instruments such as money market funds or high-interest savings accounts, which are safer investments than the stock market. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026

Traders are pricing in no rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, which could also result in money market funds and savings rates staying higher for longer. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

Cash assets For those who want a little more liquidity, solid income is still available on cash assets like money market funds, certificates of deposit and Treasury bills. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 18 Mar. 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)