banker

1 of 2

noun (1)

bank·​er ˈbaŋ-kər How to pronounce banker (audio)
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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Prioritize The Banker Relationship Choosing the right bank is less about choosing a bank and more about choosing the right banker relationship. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Harry now works in business as an investment banker. Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 The bankers association was not so sanguine, saying the bureau should have held off until the Trump administration takes over. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 President-elect Donald Trump has named investment banker Warren Stephens as the next ambassador to the United Kingdom. Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Banker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banker. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

banker

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