English to English Dictionary

Bankers' hours

A short or convenient workday, typically starting relatively late in the morning and ending early in the afternoon.

Banket

A conglomerate gold-bearing ore found in South Africa, characterized by quartz pebbles in a quartzitic matrix.

Banking System

A network of financial institutions that provide services such as accepting deposits, granting loans, and facilitating transactions.

Banknote

A piece of printed paper currency issued by a central bank.

Bankroll

A sum of money used for a specific purpose, especially in gambling or business.

Bankruptcy

A legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay their outstanding debts.

Banned Item

An item that is prohibited or restricted from use, sale, or possession.

Banner

A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, hung in a public place or carried in a demonstration.

Bannet

A regional or historical term for a cap, bonnet, or hat, particularly one worn in Scotland and Northern England.

Bannister

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.

Banon

A small, unpressed, soft goat's milk cheese from Provence, France, typically wrapped in chestnut leaves and tied with raffia.

Banquet

A large, formal meal for many people, often celebrating a special occasion.