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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bank account
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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In the real world, almost all retirees have some taxable income, even if it’s just bank account interest.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
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
More than £80,000 was paid into the Revolut bank account of Stana's sister Florina from a London-based construction company called Hemroc Ltd.
From BBC • 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
I don’t have no checking account or bank account.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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