bank account

noun

1. an account with a bank.
2. balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.

bank account

noun

1. an account created by the deposit of money at a bank by a customer
2. the amount of moneys credited or debited to a depositor at a bank

Word History and Origins

Origin of bank account¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

A glitch that sent stimulus payments to the wrong bank accounts meant that the deadline was extended for certain affected taxpayers.

From Washington Post

When donations for the protests began to flow from all parts of the country and in the diaspora, the Nigerian government shut down the bank accounts used for this effort.

From TechCrunch

Their governments can—and do—freeze peoples’ bank accounts, shut down ATMs, decide who gets cut off from financial services, and even seize private funds.

From Singularity Hub 

In reality, the startup works as a First Republic or Chase replacement, providing a digital layer of banking services that can integrate with pre-existing bank accounts.

From TechCrunch

In the region, less than 25% of adults have bank accounts as the focus for banks remains the top 10-20% wealthiest customers.

From TechCrunch

At this point in his life, Denton has enough filthy lucre in his bank account to affect a certain lack of interest in the stuff.

From The Daily Beast

The joint bank account and the leasing arrangement also stayed the same.

From The Daily Beast

He had married a man, then impersonated him and withdrawn $250,000 from his bank account, leading to four years in prison.

From The Daily Beast

Something that would guarantee my bank account to return to positive territory.

From The Daily Beast

Behind any customer service counter, he would look perfectly suited to helping you rent a car, or open a new bank account.

From The Daily Beast

Usually there is a gift of a piece of furniture or table linen; but money to start a new bank account is not expected.

From Project Gutenberg

Every man still had a bank account and in the autumn, the boom would come again.

From Project Gutenberg

The wives work with them, sharing their knowledge, their responsibilities, and appear as joint owner in the bank account.

From Project Gutenberg

This is the opportunity "de luxe" for the child to earn a few pennies to enlarge his bank account.

From Project Gutenberg

Wed know down in this here office that it was just an oversight, yer see; not a busted bank account.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account