financial institution

noun

: a company that deals with money (as a bank, savings and loan, credit union, etc.)

You can get a loan at a financial institution.

Examples of financial institution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last fall, the financial institution fielded concerns over loans made to non-bank financial players that sparked a sell-off of its shares as well as those of other regional banks. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026

Dimon understands his role as Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank and a financial institution that touches hundreds of millions of individuals, businesses, and communities around the globe every year. —Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Victims should also report the activity to the payment service provider used in the transaction, contact their financial institution to stop or reverse the payment, and report suspicious activity to their campus security department or public safety office. —Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Trickle-down politics The Fed may be the single most influential financial institution in the world. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for financial institution

• ablution
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