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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Example Sentences

Banks and funds have overlapping exposure to borrowers.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Banks said it could be "extremely disruptive" permitting every classroom departure that is requested but said "it's the only way".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Under Banks, the Border Patrol became involved in immigration operations away from the border with agents carrying out roundups of migrants in major cities across the country.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A powerful seven-member Board of Governors would oversee the Reserve Banks and have sole responsibility for regulatory matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“My poor ones, my pets—it will be all right when the naughty old teeth come through,” said Mrs. Banks soothingly, going from one cot to another.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers