plural noun
Organizations where people keep money, take out money, and borrow money.
Many banks offer online banking.
The banks are closed on public holidays.
American English
How to pronounce banks
noun · verbB1Very common word
BAANGKS
/bæŋks/
One syllable.
Form of bank
Banks is either the plural of the noun bank or the third-person singular form of the verb bank.
Organizations where people keep money, take out money, and borrow money.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The land along the sides of rivers, streams, or canals.
The banks of the river are covered with trees.
Geese swim near the banks of the pond.
third-person singular verb
Puts money or a check into an account at a financial institution.
She banks her paycheck every Friday.
He banks all his cash in a savings account.
third-person singular verb
Relies on something happening or on someone helping.
She banks on her team to finish the project.
He banks on good weather for the outdoor event.
Useful expressions
An account where you keep money at a financial institution.
I check my bank account every Friday.
A document that shows the money going into and out of an account.
The bank statement shows two unknown charges.
To be sure that something will happen or be true.
If Maya says she will help, you can bank on it.