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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The saga has brought down the Malaysian prime minister, a top Goldman Sachs banker and a key first-term Trump fundraiser. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 Princess Maria Laura of Belgium Sports Two Bridal Looks — Including a Mini Dress Princess Maria Laura, the daughter of King Philippe’s younger sister, Princess Astrid, married British investment banker William Isvy in a glamorous Brussels wedding in September 2022. Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 The ship’s passengers came from all rungs of Victoria society, including bankers, entrepreneurs, socialites, entertainers, miners and immigrant laborers. Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Prior to joining Entercom, Field was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in New York. Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Jan. 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 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

banker

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