banking

noun

bank·​ing ˈbaŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce banking (audio)
Synonyms of bankingnext
: the business of a bank or a banker

Examples of banking in a Sentence

They are both in banking. He chose banking as a career.
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The person added that officials initially considered tapping banking regulators to draft a memo for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent before eventually putting Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in charge of gaming out the options. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Quick logins to banking apps, email, or social media—often without thinking twice—can expose sensitive data if the network is compromised. Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 On Wednesday, Canadian banking giant Scotiabank cut the ribbon on its new regional hub in Victory Park. Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 Paramount projects 4% revenue growth for 2026, banking on its streaming and studio divisions to offset declining traditional TV business. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banking

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of banking was in 1660

Cite this Entry

“Banking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banking. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

banking

noun
bank·​ing
ˈbaŋ-kiŋ
: the business of a bank or banker

Legal Definition

banking

noun
bank·​ing
ˈbaŋ-kiŋ
: the business of a bank or banker

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