Bank

Pronunciation: /ˈbæŋk/

Bank (noun)

  1. a place where people keep, borrow, or exchange money
  2. the land along the side of a river or lake
  3. a place where something is stored for future use

Examples

  • She deposited her paycheck at the bank.
  • They opened a savings account at the bank.

Common collocations: open a bank account, bank loan, bank branch, bank statement, river bank

Bank (verb)

  1. to tilt or lean to one side, especially in a vehicle or aircraft

Examples

  • The plane banked sharply to the left.
  • The cyclist banked around the corner.

Synonyms of Bank

Formal

Neutral

Informal