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

Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana said on Wednesday that Warsh understands “the importance of bringing down high costs and interest rates for working families” and said the Senate should confirm him quickly.

From Barron's

Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana said on Wednesday that Warsh understands “the importance of bringing down high costs and interest rates for working families” and said the Senate should confirm him quickly.

From Barron's

Banks have a lot to gain if current headwinds—namely the war in Iran and AI—subside, and they absolutely can.

From Barron's

“It certainly looks for now that it is continuing to expand,” William C. Banks, a professor emeritus at Syracuse University’s Public Administration and International Affairs Department, told Salon on Monday.

From Salon

Banks are guiding for high single-digit non-interest income and fee income growth, they say, noting positive inflows and investor sentiment are expected to further support wealth management fees.

From The Wall Street Journal