bank account

American  

noun

1. an account with a bank.

2. balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.

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bank account British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of bank account

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Becerra, who is a slim-margin front-runner for governor, was the victim in this case — or more precisely, his state campaign bank account was, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But neither Frances’ bank account nor her mysterious husband, Rory, are what they seem to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"Therefore, the only resort is to go to a foodbank because there literally is nothing left in the bank account."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Marzouk, now 52, climbed as high as chief revenue officer and could have just let frustrations roll off her back and into her bank account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If I'd had a bank account, things would have been different, I can tell you.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Related Words

• checking account
• deposit
• savings account