bank
/bæŋk/
noun
- A financial institution where people keep their money, borrow money, or exchange money.
- He opened a savings account at the local bank.
- I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck.
- The bank approved her loan for a new car.
- The land along the side of a river, lake, or canal.
- Erosion has slowly worn away the bank of the stream.
- We sat on the river bank and watched the ducks swim by.
- The flood waters rose over the bank and into the fields.
- A large pile or mass of something, such as clouds, snow, or earth.
- They built a bank of sand to protect the beach houses.
- A thick bank of fog rolled in from the ocean.
- The snow bank beside the road was over three feet high.
- A row or set of similar objects, especially keys, switches, or lights.
- She pressed a button on the bank of controls to start the machine.
- The pilot checked the bank of instruments before takeoff.
- A bank of computers runs the entire office network.
Synonyms
verb
- To deposit money into a bank account.
- She banks her tips every night after her shift.
- He forgot to bank the cash from the garage sale.
- I need to bank this check before the weekend.
- To tilt an aircraft or vehicle to one side while turning.
- The cyclist banked into the curve at high speed.
- The plane banked sharply to the left to avoid the storm.
- As the car banked around the corner, the passengers felt the pull.
- To rely on something or someone with confidence.
- She banked on good weather for the outdoor wedding.
- They banked on their experience to win the competition.
- I'm banking on you to finish the project on time.