bank account
Americannoun
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an account with a bank.
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balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.
noun
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an account created by the deposit of money at a bank by a customer
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the amount of moneys credited or debited to a depositor at a bank
Etymology
Origin of bank account
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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It’s getting increasingly difficult to find those deals — but experts say it’s still possible to score a luxury travel experience without draining your bank account.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
She has scaled back her gym membership, bought a coffee machine to cut out her daily Starbucks trips and does everything possible to pay her balance as soon as her paycheck hits her bank account.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In general, people see money as a taboo conversation topic, with 61% of Americans saying they are uncomfortable talking about their bank account balance with family or close friends, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Customers of the doughnut brand Krispy Kreme may be eligible for a $3,500 payout following a 2024 cyberattack that exposed Social Security numbers and bank account details.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Here is her last diary entry: Dear Diary, To my parents I leave the contents of my bank account, $5.47.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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