noun
bankroll
BANGK-rohl
Bankroll (noun) means the total money a person or organization has available to spend. Example: “His bankroll was too small to stay in the poker game much longer.”
noun
1
The total money a person or organization has available to spend.
"His bankroll was too small to stay in the poker game much longer."
verb
1
To provide the money needed to fund a project or venture.
"A wealthy investor agreed to bankroll the film."
"The campaign was bankrolled by a handful of large donors."
How to use bankroll
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, someone's total available funds; as a verb, to finance something.
Common pairings
bankroll a project
a large bankroll
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Word forms
- Plural
- bankrolls
- Third person singular
- bankrolls
- Past tense
- bankrolled
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Etymology
A compound of bank and roll, originally describing a literal roll of banknotes carried instead of a wallet.
Synonyms
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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.
