bank
Because it is a word with a single syllable, bank is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofbank
- An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
- A branch office of such an institution.
- An underwriter or controller of a card game; also banque.
Synonyms: banker
- A fund from deposits or contributions, to be used in transacting business; a joint stock or capital.
- The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.
- Money; profit
- In certain games, such as dominos, a fund of pieces from which the players are allowed to draw.
- A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.
Example: "blood bank; sperm bank; data bank"
- A device used to store coins or currency.
Example: "If you want to buy a bicycle, you need to put the money in your piggy bank."
- To deal with a bank or financial institution, or for an institution to provide financial services to a client.
Example: "He banked with Barclays."
- To put into a bank.
Example: "I'm going to bank the money."
- To conceal in the rectum for use in prison.
Example: "Johnny banked some coke for me."
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