bank check

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noun
  1. a check that the holder of a checking account draws on a bank for payment.

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Origin of bank check

1
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

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How to use bank check in a sentence

  • Alice Bradley stopped before them, an open letter in one hand, a bank check in the other.

    Lola | Owen Davis
  • A bill of exchange or bank check is not accepted without reference to the character or credit of the person who offers it.

    The Arena | Various
  • Checks are made out in regular bank-check form, and receipts are given.

    School Credit for Home Work | Lewis Raymond Alderman
  • In order to keep track of them we use a book, something like a bank check-book.

  • Remittances should be made, if possible, by Bank-check or by Postal money-order.