Banks

[ bangks ]

noun

1. Sir Joseph, 1734–1820, English naturalist.
2. Nathaniel Pren·tiss [pren, -tis], 1816–94, U.S. army officer and politician: Speaker of the House 1856–57.

Banks

/ bæŋks /

noun

1. BanksIain (Menzies)19542013MScottishWRITING: novelistWRITING: science fiction writer Iain ( Menzies ). 1954–2013, Scottish novelist and science fiction writer. His novels include The Wasp Factory (1984), The Crow Road (1992), and The Steep Approach to Garbadale (2007); science-fiction (under the name Iain M. Banks) includes Look to Windward (2000)
2. BanksSir Joseph17431820MBritishSCIENCE: botanistTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Sir Joseph . 1743–1820, British botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768–71)

Banks

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1. British botanist who took part in Captain James Cook's voyage around the world (1768–1771), during which he discovered and cataloged many species of plant and animal life.

Example Sentences

Depending on whom you ask, Chanel Maya Banks either is a missing person who may be in danger or hurt, or has been located and is safe.

From Los Angeles Times

“Donald Trump won the popular vote, and one of the things he promised on the campaign trail was to have a serious and thoughtful conversation about vaccines,” Banks said.

From Salon

They reported that Banks had been found safe in Texas on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

“Beautiful words for a beautiful man from a beautiful daughter,” added actor-director Elizabeth Banks.

From Los Angeles Times

Mary Banks of Columbus, Ohio, told the Columbus Dispatch that her 16-year old daughter and some of her friends received messages that included their names.

From Salon