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

To make the process of engaging a bank easier for residents, PNC has a minority business advocate program that helps bankers better understand their clients’ cultural and financial challenges in doing business. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025

Despite some awful luck, C.K. and La Shell pocket a healthy $281,000 offer from the banker, which turns out to be an excellent deal. —Laura Bradley, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025

During this time, the following things need to be addressed: • External Team: Assemble the right team of external advisors, including bankers, lawyers, auditors, investor relations experts and other advisors. —Cody Slach, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Charles Dawes was a banker, general, vice president — and hit songwriter Charles Dawes is the only vice president of the United States who wrote a pop music hit. —Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025

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