noun

bankbook

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Bankbook (noun) means a book issued by a bank to a customer that records their deposits, withdrawals and balance. Example: “He kept his bankbook in a drawer and updated it after every visit to the branch.”

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A book issued by a bank to a customer that records their deposits, withdrawals and balance.

"He kept his bankbook in a drawer and updated it after every visit to the branch."

"The old woman still preferred her paper bankbook to online statements."

"Losing a bankbook used to mean a trip to the bank to get a replacement issued."

How to use bankbook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe book a bank gives you to keep track of what goes in and out of your account.

When to use it

It is a plain, practical term, not slang or formal jargon.

Memory tip

It's built simply from 'bank' plus 'book', which makes the meaning easy to guess.

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Common pairings

update a bankbook old bankbook bankbook entry keep a bankbook

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Bankbook is a straightforward compound formed by joining the English words bank and book, naming a book that records a bank account's activity.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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passbook

Rhymes for bankbook

ook book look cook rook hook nook kook sook fook mook wook

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bankbook used for?

It records a customer's deposits, withdrawals and running balance with a bank.

Is a bankbook the same as a passbook?

Yes, passbook is a synonym for the same kind of record book.

Is bankbook a formal word?

No, it is a plain, everyday term for the record book, not formal or technical language.

What is the meaning of bankbook?

"bankbook" (noun) means a book issued by a bank to a customer that records their deposits, withdrawals and balance.