Banks

[bangks]

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.

Banks

/ 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)

Banks

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.

Example Sentences

Appeared in the October 10, 2025, print edition as 'Banks See Hit Over U.K.

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Banks are generally closed, though it’s worth checking with your local branch to be sure.

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Banks are generally closed, though it’s worth checking with your local branch to be sure.

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Banks are sifting through their exposure to the bankrupt auto-parts supplier and its chain of customers and suppliers.

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Appeared in the October 9, 2025, print edition as 'Gold Is Hedge Against Central Banks'.

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