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

Attorney Gabe Banks said in a statement that Gibson voluntarily turned himself “to answer for a misdemeanor warrant.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 23-year-old's former partner Sian Banks, also from Liverpool, was jailed for five years earlier this year.

From BBC

The court described it as “a uniquely structured, quasi-private entity that follows in the distinct historical tradition of the First and Second Banks of the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

Axel Rudakubana - referred to in the hearing by his initials - managed to get three large bladed weapons delivered to his home in Banks, Lancashire, in 2023.

From BBC

Before entering the encampment, a Times reporter and photographer stood outside and watched Gilbert and another resident, Tahj Banks, exit.

From Los Angeles Times