a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank and from which they can make withdrawals; "he moved his bank account to a new bank
A bank account is an arrangement with a bank which allows you to keep your money in the bank and to take some out when you need it. Funds deposited in a bank that are credited to and subject to withdrawal by the depositor. an arrangement between a bank and a customer that allows the customer to pay in and take out money
[ 'ba[ng]k ] (noun.) 13th century. Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bakki bank; akin to Old English benc bench; more at BENCH.