banker

¹ American  

[bang-ker] / ˈbæŋ kər /

noun

1. a person employed by a bank, especially as an executive or other official.

2. Games. the keeper or holder of the bank.

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banker ² American  

[bang-ker] / ˈbæŋ kər /

noun

1. a vessel employed in cod fishery on the banks off Newfoundland.

2. a fisherman on such a vessel.

3. Australian. a river near flood level, the water being almost bank high.

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banker ³ American  

[bang-ker] / ˈbæŋ kər /

noun

1. a bench or table used by masons for dressing stones or bricks.

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banker ¹ British  

/ ˈbæŋkə /

noun

1. a person who owns or is an executive in a bank

2. an official or player in charge of the bank in any of various games, esp gambling games

3. a result that has been forecast identically in a series of entries on a football pool coupon

4. a person or thing that appears certain to win or be successful

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banker ² British  

/ ˈbæŋkə /

noun

1. a fishing vessel of Newfoundland

2. a fisherman in such a vessel

3. informal a stream almost overflowing its banks (esp in the phrase run a banker )

4. Also called: bank engine.  a locomotive that is used to help a heavy train up a steep gradient

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banker ³ British  

/ ˈbæŋkə /

noun

1. a craftsman's workbench

2. a timber board used as a base for mixing building materials

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Etymology

Origin of banker¹

First recorded in 1485–95; from Middle French banquier; see origin at bank ², -er ²

Origin of banker²

First recorded in 1660–70; bank ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of banker³

First recorded in 1670–80; bank ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The listing, which was held by Cyd Greer of Coldwell Banker Broker of the Valley, highlighted the pool, guesthouse, cottage, and other amenities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The soldier's wife, meanwhile, makes frequent online posts about homes for sale or rent, advertising her listings and calls for tenants through Better Homes and Coldwell Banker Advantage.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Mortgage giant Rocket agreed to buy Redfin in March 2025, followed by Compass striking a deal to acquire Anywhere Real Estate, the parent company of brands including Sotheby’s International Realty and Coldwell Banker, in September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“The data of the most recent report certainly reflects that life always goes on. At some point, you can’t just wait forever,” Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

C.P. didn’t know that before Helms took over as news director at WRAL, he had served for years as editor of the house organ of the state’s financial community, The Tarheel Banker.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Related Words

• broker
• dealer
• financier
• investor
• manager
• officer