Banks

American  

[bangks] / bæŋks /

noun

1. Sir Joseph, 1734–1820, English naturalist.

2. Nathaniel Prentiss 1816–94, U.S. army officer and politician: Speaker of the House 1856–57.

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Banks British  

/ bæŋks /

noun

1. Iain ( Menzies ). 1954–2013, Scottish novelist and science fiction writer. His novels include The Wasp Factory (1984), The Crow Road (1992), and The Steep Approach to Garbadale (2007); science-fiction (under the name Iain M. Banks) includes Look to Windward (2000)

2. Sir Joseph . 1743–1820, British botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768–71)

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Banks Scientific  

/ băngks /

1. British botanist who took part in Captain James Cook's voyage around the world (1768–1771), during which he discovered and cataloged many species of plant and animal life.

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Example Sentences

Banks are expected to continue active liability management to protect net interest margins, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banks are generally closed on Dec. 25, but you can always make transactions through an ATM or your bank’s app or website — although the posting of transactions may be delayed.

From MarketWatch

Banks are better regulated than ever before, but banking is still full of danger.

From Barron's

Banks of all sizes can manage large depositors safely if they choose to be prudent.

From Barron's

She explains that the night prior, she had camped out late in the studio working with the Underdogs, the producing duo responsible for much of Chris Brown and Azealia Banks’ early sounds.

From Los Angeles Times