checking account

American  

noun

1. a bank deposit against which checks can be drawn by the depositor.

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checking account British  

noun

1. the US name for current account

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Etymology

Origin of checking account

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Example Sentences

My mother passed away and I am the beneficiary on her checking account.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

But the inflation that actually matters to your checking account — healthcare, insurance, property taxes, food and utilities — is running significantly hotter.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

For Jessica Simon, the first signs that her marriage was in trouble showed up in the checking account she shared with her husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Second, a Warsh Fed would need to neutralize swings in the government’s checking account at the Fed.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I immediately opened a savings account and a checking account, and bought myself a new suit.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

Related Words

• deposit
• savings account