bankroll
4 synonyms for bankroll, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The total money a person or organization has available to spend.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The total money a person or organization has available to spend.
“His bankroll was too small to stay in the poker game much longer.”
2. verb
To provide the money needed to fund a project or venture.
“A wealthy investor agreed to bankroll the film.”
How to use bankroll
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bankroll a project
a large bankroll
Etymology
A compound of bank and roll, originally describing a literal roll of banknotes carried instead of a wallet.
Full origin of bankroll →Frequently asked questions
What does “bankroll” mean?
The word “bankroll” means the total money a person or organization has available to spend. In plain terms, as a noun, someone's total available funds; as a verb, to finance something.
How do you pronounce “bankroll”?
“Bankroll” is pronounced BANGK-rohl (/ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “bankroll” in a sentence?
Here is “bankroll” used in a sentence: “His bankroll was too small to stay in the poker game much longer.”
What part of speech is “bankroll”?
Depending on how it is used, “bankroll” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “bankroll” have?
“Bankroll” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the total money a person or organization has available to spend.
