cashier's check

noun

: a check drawn by a bank on its own funds and signed by the cashier

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Multiple six-figure withdrawals via cashier's checks to pay for property purchases, cosmetic surgery, high-end jewelry and luxury services. Made $45,086.65 in vehicle payments to Audi Finance between June 3, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2024. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025 Taylor also made multiple six-figure withdrawals via cashier's checks, which allegedly funded property purchases, cosmetic surgery, high-end jewelry, and luxury services. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025 Never send your payment by a wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Zelle, Venmo or a cashier's check. Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 The funds were sent via gift cards, cash and a cashier's check. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cashier's check

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cashier's check was in 1867

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“Cashier's check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashier%27s%20check. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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cashier's check

noun
: a check drawn by a bank upon its own funds and signed by its cashier

Legal Definition

cashier's check

ca·​shier's check

see check

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