checking account
noun
a bank deposit against which checks can be drawn by the depositor.
checking accounts
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pluralof checking account.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Denson told me, nearly everyone had converted all their money to cash, fearful that they could get locked up or deported at any moment, and lose access to checking accounts.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
In an era of higher interest rates, banks have reaped big profits due to consumers’ reluctance to move money out of low-interest checking accounts that offer convenience and ready access to money.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
They don’t mind the growth of M2—a broad measure of the money supply in the economy, including the amount of highly liquid assets like cash and checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and money-market funds.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
MarketWatch Picks: 3 checking accounts offering 7% and up — plus 7 more of the highest APYs of April 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
She’s taking us to the bank to help us open checking accounts.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
