English Words Starting With B

• bank note

  nounB2
  /ˈbæŋk ˌnəʊt/A piece of paper currency issued by a central bank, guaranteeing its value as legal tender.
• bank of england

  nounC1
  /ˌbæŋk əv ˈɪŋɡlənd/The central bank of the United Kingdom, responsible for setting monetary policy, issuing currency, and maintaining financial stability.
• bank of issue

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈbæŋk əv ˈɪʃ(j)uː/A bank authorised by a government to issue currency (banknotes).
• bank on

  verbB2
  /ˈbæŋk ɒn/To rely on or depend on something happening or someone doing something.
• bank paper

  nounC1
  /ˈbæŋk ˌpeɪpə/Paper currency issued by a bank, especially historically; promissory notes issued by a bank that circulate as money.
• bank rate

  nounC2
  /ˈbæŋk ˌreɪt/The official interest rate set by a central bank.
• bank shot

  nounLow
  /ˈbæŋk ˌʃɒt/A shot in pool, snooker, or basketball where the ball strikes the side cushion (table) or backboard (court) before entering the target pocket or basket.
• bank statement

  nounC1
  /ˈbæŋk ˌsteɪt.mənt/A document issued periodically (e.g., monthly) by a bank, listing all transactions, deposits, withdrawals, fees, and the resulting balance for a specific account over a given period.
• bank swallow

  nounLow
  /ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/A small migratory bird (Riparia riparia) with brown upper parts and a white underside, known for nesting in burrows dug into sandy banks and cliffs.
• bank-and-turn indicator

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbæŋk ənd ˈtɜːn ˌɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tə/A cockpit instrument in an aircraft that shows both the rate of turn and the angle of bank, helping the pilot maintain proper orientation.
• banka

  nounA1
  /bæŋk/A financial institution that accepts deposits, lends money, and provides other financial services.
• bankbook

  nounLow
  /ˈbæŋk.bʊk/A small book issued by a bank, used to record deposits, withdrawals, and account balance.
• banker

  nounB2
  /ˈbæŋkə(r)/A person who owns, manages, or is a senior executive in a bank; a professional in the banking industry.
• banker's acceptance

  nounC2
  /ˈbæŋkəz əkˈsɛptəns/A short-term credit instrument created by a firm and guaranteed (accepted) by a bank, which promises to pay the holder the face value at maturity.
• banker's check

  nounLow-Mid
  /ˈbæŋkəz ˌtʃek/A check drawn directly on a bank's own funds and signed by a bank official, guaranteeing payment.
• banker's order

  nounMedium
  /ˈbæŋkəz ˈɔːdə/A standing instruction given by a customer to a bank to make regular payments of a fixed amount to a specified recipient.
• bankers' hours

  plural-nounC1
  /ˈbæŋkəz ˈaʊəz/A work schedule perceived as very short or with an unusually late start and early finish.
• banket

  nounLow-frequency (B2-C1 level)
  /ˈbæŋkwɪt/A large formal meal for many people, often involving speeches and held to celebrate a special event.
• bankhead

  nounRare (as a common noun), Low (as a proper noun outside specific locales)
  /ˈbæŋkhɛd/A place name and surname, most famously associated with a district in northern Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
• banking

  nounC1
  /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/The business activities of banks; the industry that provides financial services like holding deposits, lending money, and managing payments.

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