time deposit account

noun

A type of interest-bearing bank or credit union account requiring the depositing of money into an account for a pre-agreed length of time, or a term.

Meanings

nountime deposit account (plural time deposit accounts)

plural time deposit accounts

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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