banker

1 of 2

noun (1)

bank·​er ˈbaŋ-kər How to pronounce banker (audio)
Synonyms of bankernext
1
: one that engages in the business of banking
2
: the player who keeps the bank in various games
bankerly adjective

banker

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a person or boat employed in the cod fishery on the Newfoundland banks

Examples of banker in a Sentence

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Noun
From classic 1980s silhouettes that still hold up today to a more modern take on the classic banker’s lamp, read on for our top picks for the best desk lamps out there. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026 The traditional role of an investment banker is to provide advice on deals and financings. Leslie Picker, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026 And in more good news for bankers and lawyers, the US is expecting a wave of huge acquisitions, driven in large part by C-suite bullishness, The Wall Street Journal said. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026 Dodd-Frank did require the Federal Reserve to set new regulations on executive compensation for bankers. Aaron Klein, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banker

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of banker was in 1654

Cite this Entry

“Banker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banker. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

banker

noun
bank·​er
ˈbaŋ-kər
: a person who is engaged in the business of a bank

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