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bank deposit

American

noun

money placed in a bank against which the depositor can withdraw under prescribed conditions.

Etymology

Origin of bank deposit

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Unlike a mutual fund or a bank deposit, most of these closed-end funds limit the amount that investors can withdraw each quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The yields are eye-catching: more than what’s available from Treasurys or money market funds, well above most bank deposit rates and even more attractive than typical credit-card rewards.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

If he applied in the past and was denied, he could get his first payment next month as long as the agency has his current bank deposit information on file.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

When interest rates started to rise, money market rates started levitating immediately, opening up a wide gap with bank deposit rates.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

There were three very good residences, five shares of bank stock, bonds and notes and a considerable bank deposit.

From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.

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