Hyperinflation

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/

Hyperinflation (noun)

  1. A period when prices rise extremely fast and money quickly loses value, so people can buy much less than before.

Examples

  • Hyperinflation makes prices rise faster than wages can keep up.
  • When hyperinflation starts, money loses value almost immediately.