Bank

/bæŋk/

The meaning and definition of Bank, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.
“blood bank; sperm bank; data bank”
A device used to store coins or currency.
“If you want to buy a bicycle, you need to put the money in your piggy bank.”

verb

To deal with a bank or financial institution, or for an institution to provide financial services to a client.
“He banked with Barclays.”
To conceal in the rectum for use in prison.
“Johnny banked some coke for me.”

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