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
Monroe Dunaway Anderson was a Texas banker and cotton trader. David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025 The former banker oversaw Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts as finance minister between 2017-2024. Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Executives and bankers had prepared for a looser regulatory environment and a robust pipeline for mergers and acquisitions. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025 Layoffs remain a constant threat in an industry prone to cyclical downturns, and some junior bankers have already faced this reality. Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025 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

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“Banker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banker. Accessed 2 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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