Banks
bæŋks
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.
riverbank streamside
2.
financefinancial institutions that accept deposits and provide loans
  • Many people keep their savings in banks.
3.
northwest placeRareUScity in Washington County, OregonRareUS
  • Banks, Oregon, hosts an annual festival.
city municipality town
4.
Cumbria villageRareUKvillage in Cumbria, EnglandRareUK
  • Banks in Cumbria is known for its scenic views.
hamlet village
5.
nameRaresurname for someone living near a hillRare
  • The Banks family has lived here for generations.
family name surname
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Images of Banks

  • Banks: the sides of a river or stream
    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

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.

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  1. French:berges, banques, ...
  2. German:Ufer, Banken, ...
  3. Italian:sponde, banche, ...
  4. Spanish:orillas, bancos, ...
  5. Portuguese:margens, bancos, ...
  6. Chinese:河岸, 银行, ...
  7. Japanese:土手, 銀行, ...
  8. Arabic:ضِفَّة, مَصَارِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:גְּדוֹת, בַּנְקִים, ...
  10. Russian:берега, банки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:береги, банки, ...
  12. Hindi:किनारे, बैंक, ...

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