trust company

noun

: an incorporated trustee

broadly : a corporation that functions as a corporate and personal trustee and usually also engages in the normal activities of a commercial bank

Examples of trust company in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stanley was also involved in setting up a trust company for Jack Hawkins. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 May 2026

Stanley was also involved in setting up a trust company for [actor] Jack Hawkins. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2026

The 1906 San Francisco earthquake led to a run on these trust companies, ultimately causing their collapse. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025

The property is held by a trust company, with Amy Lafrance Bancroft listed as the primary owner, according to public property tax records. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trust company

• accompany
• intercompany

Kids Definition

trust company

noun

: a corporation (as a bank) organized to act as a trustee

Legal Definition

trust company

see also:

company