Definition
Definition of Banks - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
waterway edgethe sides of a river or stream
- We walked along the banks of the river.
2.
financefinancial institutions that accept deposits and provide loans
- Many people keep their savings in banks.
3.
northwest placeRare US city in Washington County, OregonRare US
- Banks, Oregon, hosts an annual festival.
4.
Cumbria villageRare UK village in Cumbria, EnglandRare UK
- Banks in Cumbria is known for its scenic views.
5.
nameRare surname for someone living near a hillRare
- The Banks family has lived here for generations.
Images of Banks

the sides of a river or stream
Expressions with Banks
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popular vacation destination known for its beaches and history
They spent their summer vacation in the Outer Banks.
Terms with Banks included in their meaning
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holiday
public holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed
geography
city area with many banks, stock markets, and money service companies
money services
organized banks and rules that shape financial activity and cooperation
geography
part of a town with many offices banks and commercial buildings
finance
related to the business of banks
finance
activity of banks giving money as loans to customers
finance
money owed by a company to banks, investors, or other lenders
finance
total money owed by people living together to banks or other lenders
finance
online system that sends buyers’ card details to banks for approval
finance
person who checks banks' records and practices
finance
interest rate set by a central bank for lending to banks
finance
legal rule that prevents banks from sharing clients' financial information
finance
official monitoring of banks to check safety rules and laws are followed
finance
all banks and financial institutions collectively
legal
branch of law governing banks and similar financial institutions
financial network
bank that exchanges payments between other banks
finance
degree to which banks and lenders are willing to offer borrowing
bank lending
interest rate charged by central banks to commercial banks
banking transaction
transfer of money between banks using electronic systems
economics
serious breakdown of banks and credit that harms the wider economy
finance
services or arrangements from banks that provide money or credit
nature
level at which a river overflows its banks
banking benchmark
primary rate at which banks lend to each other
finance
organized framework that lets banks and users transfer money safely
Examples of Banks in a sentence
Children played along the banks during the summer. Banks offer various financial services to customers. The government regulates banks to ensure stability. Banks is a small town with a rich history. The community in Banks is very welcoming. Banks is a quiet retreat for nature lovers.
Tourists often visit Banks for its tranquility. Mr. Banks was known for his generosity. The Banks children played in the garden.
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- French:berges, banques, ...
- German:Ufer, Banken, ...
- Italian:sponde, banche, ...
- Spanish:orillas, bancos, ...
- Portuguese:margens, bancos, ...
- Chinese:河岸, 银行, ...
- Japanese:土手, 銀行, ...
- Arabic:ضِفَّة, مَصَارِف, ...
- Hebrew:גְּדוֹת, בַּנְקִים, ...
- Russian:берега, банки, ...
- Ukrainian:береги, банки, ...
- Hindi:किनारे, बैंक, ...
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