bank

noun
UK: /bæŋk/
US: /bæŋk/

  1. A business that keeps and lends money.

    1. I need to go to the bank today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank offers various services, including loans and savings accounts. [ ] [ ]

  2. Land along the side of a river or lake.

    1. We sat on the river bank. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town is located on the bank of the River Avon, near the forest. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trust company shore slope deposit financial institution
bank verb

  1. To put money into an account at a bank.

    1. I bank my salary every month. [ ] [ ]
    2. She banks a portion of her income to save for the future. [ ] [ ]

  2. To tilt or lean to one side while turning.

    1. The plane will bank to the left. [ ] [ ]
    2. The motorcycle will bank sharply as it navigates the curve in the road. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bank" in English means: A business that keeps and lends money., Land along the side of a river or lake..

The phonetic transcription of "bank" is /bæŋk/ in British English and /bæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bank": trust company, shore, slope, deposit, financial institution.

Example usage of "bank": "I need to go to the bank today.". More examples on the page.