trust company

noun

1. a company or corporation organized to exercise the functions of a trustee, but usually engaging also in other banking and financial activities.

trust company

noun

1. Also called: trust corporation. a commercial bank or other enterprise organized to perform trustee functions

Word History and Origins

Origin of trust company¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Related Words

• fund 
• stock 
• store 
• treasury