cashier's check

American  

noun

1. a check drawn by a bank on its own funds and signed by its cashier.

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Etymology

Origin of cashier's check

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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How does cashiers-check compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• cashier's check vs. certified check

Example Sentences

I drove to the branch where I knew another founder had gotten a cashier’s check.

From New York Times

These often involve a very real piece of paper, which appears to be drawing on a business or personal bank account, or rendered as a money order or a cashier’s check.

From New York Times

At the end of the registration process, the site asked me to bring a credit card, money order or cashier’s check to the airport for payment.

From Seattle Times

Among other things, Marier used the money to buy a five-bedroom home in Illinois and to provide a $75,000 cashier’s check to his girlfriend, authorities said.

From Seattle Times

The would-be purchaser said he probably could have a cashier’s check in the couple’s hands in under two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times