heart rate

noun
UK: /ˈhɑːt reɪt/
US: /ˈhɑːrt reɪt/

  1. The speed at which your heart beats, usually measured in beats per minute.

    1. My heart rate went up when I ran. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked my heart rate to see if it was normal after the exercise. [ ] [ ]

  2. The number of times a person's heart beats per minute, indicating cardiovascular function.

    1. A normal heart rate is around 60-100. [ ] [ ]
    2. Monitoring your heart rate during exercise can help you optimize your workout. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pulse heartbeat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heart rate" in English means: The speed at which your heart beats, usually measured in beats per minute., The number of times a person's heart beats per minute, indicating cardiovascular function..

The phonetic transcription of "heart rate" is /ˈhɑːt reɪt/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrt reɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heart rate": pulse, heartbeat.

Example usage of "heart rate": "My heart rate went up when I ran.". More examples on the page.