banker

1 of 2

noun (1)

bank·​er ˈbaŋ-kər 

1

: one that engages in the business of banking

2

: the player who keeps the bank in various games

bankerly

ˈbaŋ-kər-lē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Tom entered a prestigious business school with dreams of becoming an investment banker. —Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024

In recent years, his pursuit of deals that haven’t panned out has led investment bankers and financial institutions to lose faith in Allen as a serious buyer for large assets, according to three investment bankers and a person close to the matter. —Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024

Although he’s showcased his heinous behavior previously, the audience witnesses an even darker version of the banker, who will do anything to outlast the volatility of the business and perhaps even this iteration of the towering bank. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024

Because today there are now equity funds and bankers and lenders who understand the music space and the return on that investment. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1654, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing banker

• banker's acceptance

Kids Definition

banker

noun

bank·​er

ˈbaŋ-kər

: a person who is engaged in the business of a bank