Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bank-heist

noun
/bæŋk haɪst/
Definition
A bank-heist refers to a theft or robbery that takes place in a bank, where the goal is to illegally take money or valuables.
Examples
  • The bank-heist was meticulously planned for months.
  • After the bank-heist, the police launched a massive manhunt for the suspects.
  • Several movies portray thrilling bank-heist scenarios that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Meaning
The term often implies a planned and sometimes violent confrontation between thieves and bank security or law enforcement.
Synonyms
  • bank robbery
  • heist
  • robbery
  • theft