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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Senate Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Republican Jim Banks want the FTC to examine and report on firetruck shortages and rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Once upon a time, in Hollywood,” Banks said, movie studios were run by people whose “goal was to get people into the theater.”

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

In the Slate Plus episode: Banks are making bank.

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026

Banks — and especially community banks that will go on to actually service the mortgage — can also offer more personalized service.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Without by your leave or a word of warning. And what am I to do?” said Mrs. Banks.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers