banking

noun

bank·​ing ˈbaŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce banking (audio)
: 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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What are the biggest challenges facing the banking industry today? Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025 Not only do these banks support the stability of Canada’s economy, but their regulation, concentration of power, electronic banking, and dual-currency system ensure these money managers remain at the top of the list. Francesca Walton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The online banking services provider priced its initial public offering at $27 per share Wednesday, valuing Chime at $11.6 billion. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 12 June 2025 Iowa's capital has a thriving market in banking and insurance, driving finance to capture a nearly 26% slice of its GPD, compared to the national average of just over 7%. Beth Warren, USA Today, 12 June 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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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