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

Research suggests that enabling central bankers to set policy based on the nation’s economic needs rather than a politician’s electoral ones allows policymakers to make better choices. —Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 23 May 2024

On Twitter, investing enthusiasts lamented GameStop and AMC’s declines, with some, as in 2021, putting the blame on financial institutions and bankers. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 May 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