NOW account

[nou uh-kount]

noun

1. Banking.,  a savings account against which checks can be written.

Word History and Origins

Origin of NOW account¹

First recorded in 1970–75; n(egotiable) o(rder of) w(ithdrawal)

Example Sentences

Together, the feeds provide a vivid glimpse into Ukraine's drone war, in which commanders claim flying robots now account for an estimated 70% of all Russian deaths and injuries.

From BBC

The service is supported by cable and satellite operators who have seen their customer base steadily decline as consumers move to streaming platforms that now account for half of all TV viewing, according to recent data from Nielsen.

From Los Angeles Times

Streaming services now account for half of all U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re rolling out plans to restore the stigma that once surrounded abortion—and especially to change the way Americans see abortion pills, which now account for more than half of all abortions nationwide.

From Slate

Although car bloat is a global trend, it is especially pronounced in the United States, where sedans and station wagons have been largely replaced by the SUVs and pickups that now account for about 4 in 5 new car purchases.

From Slate