banking

noun

bank·​ing ˈbaŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce banking (audio)
Synonyms of bankingnext
: the business of a bank or a banker

Examples of banking in a Sentence

They are both in banking. He chose banking as a career.
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The broader lesson is that international money transfer is becoming less like a specialty service and more like a normal part of mobile banking life. — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Every banking article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of checking and savings accounts. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The division encompasses global banking, markets, payments and securities services, placing him at the helm of some of the lender's most profitable businesses. — Anirban Sen, USA Today, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for banking

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banking was in 1660

Rhymes for banking

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“Banking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banking. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

banking

noun
bank·​ing
ˈbaŋ-kiŋ
: the business of a bank or banker

Legal Definition

banking

noun
bank·​ing
ˈbaŋ-kiŋ
: the business of a bank or banker

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