banking

[ bang-king ]

noun

1. the business carried on by a bank or a banker.
2. banking as a profession.

banking

¹

/ ˈbæŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. the business engaged in by a bank

banking

²

/ ˈbæŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. an embankment of a river
2. See bank
   another word for bank 2
3. fishing on a sea bank, esp off the coast of Newfoundland
4. the manoeuvre causing an aircraft to bank

Word History and Origins

Origin of banking¹

First recorded in 1725–35; bank ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Guy Fieri partners with Robert Earl, king of themed restaurants, on Flavortown ghost restaurants throughout the countryGuy Fieri is the latest chef banking on ghost kitchens to expand his brand in the middle of the pandemic.

From Eater

Djamo is one of such companies taking advantage of this opportunity to bring affordable and seamless banking to the region.

From TechCrunch

Mort acknowledges that much of the innovation in fintech has historically focused on the banking industry while the insurance industry has been slower to innovate.

From TechCrunch

When asked about his own experiences, Blair notes the degrees did not prepare him for his early career in banking.

From Fortune

The last-minute rule has been met by broad condemnation, with consumer groups, Democrats and the banking industry in rare alignment in opposition.

From Washington Post

Banking malware and certain “crimeware” kits have been using this model for years.

From The Daily Beast

You want less concentration in banking—at least the type that will screw the little guy and imperil the economy?

From The Daily Beast

A Colorado-based full- service residential mortgage banking company.

From The Daily Beast

He was shouting up at the darkened windows of banking executives who could not hear a word he was saying.

From The Daily Beast

Washington now found himself unable to even see the lands he was banking on to leave a lasting fortune.

From The Daily Beast

The reformers of the earlier period were not indifferent to the need for centralized organization in the banking system.

From Project Gutenberg

The result of the restoration of trade, banking, and credit to earlier and more normal conditions has been steadily apparent.

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The wind is howling, and the rain is pelting against the parlour windows of the Banking-house, whose blinds are drawn close down.

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No sooner was the meeting at an end, than he left the Banking-house, and turned his steps towards home.

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The percentage of reserves to deposits, which marks the safety line for England, refers to the items in the banking department.

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