Bank

/bæŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and provides loans.

She went to the bank to open a savings account.

A place where money and financial transactions are managed.

The bank offers a variety of services including mortgages and investment advice.

A synonym for a slope or a mound, often referring to the land alongside a river.

We had a picnic on the bank of the river.

The land alongside a body of water.

The ducks were swimming near the bank of the pond.

verb

To rely on or to trust in someone or something.

You can bank on her to complete the project on time.

To store money in a bank account.

He decided to bank his paycheck instead of keeping cash.

From Middle English 'banque', from Old Italian 'banca', meaning 'bench, table'.

to bank on

To depend on someone or something.

bank statement

A summary of transactions in a bank account.

time bank

A system where people exchange time as currency.

blood bank

A place where blood is collected, stored, and processed.

banking

The business conducted or services offered by a bank.

banker

A person who manages or works in a bank.

bankroll

The total money that a person or organization has.

Money; wealth.

He's got the bank to fund that project.

To save or accumulate money.

I'm banking a little each month for my vacation.

To have confidence in something.

You can bank on her help with this.