heart rate

American  

[hahrt reyt] / ˈhɑrt ˌreɪt /

noun

1. the number of heartbeats per minute.

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heart rate Scientific  

1. The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.

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Etymology

Origin of heart rate

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

I think my maximum heart rate is 193 normally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Both bots identified dips in my heart-rate variability data and an increase in resting heart rate from my smartwatch, which could indicate my body has been fighting an illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This area, called the lateral parafacial region, is located in the brainstem, the oldest part of the brain responsible for automatic functions like breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

According to ME Research UK, PoTS is a debilitating, under-recognised condition that causes quick heart rate increases after getting up from sitting or lying down.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Although his heart rate was still too high, his temperature and breathing became normal.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow