Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

passbook

noun
/ˈpæs.bʊk/
Definition
A book issued by a bank or financial institution to record deposits, withdrawals, and interest earned on an account.
Examples
  • She took her passbook to the bank to update her account balance.
  • After every transaction, the bank clerk stamped her passbook with the new information.
Meaning
A passbook is a physical record that helps account holders track their financial activity related to savings or checking accounts.
Synonyms
  • bankbook
  • account book
  • deposit book