national bank

noun

1
: central bank
2
: a bank operating under federal charter and supervision

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That acquisition elevated Charlotte’s importance within the national bank’s structure, with key leadership positions based in the region. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Connecticut has joined a coalition of states suing over federal rules that protect national banks from state laws dictating how interest generated by mortgage escrow accounts is used. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 That’s less than many of the high-yield savings accounts offered by regional and national banks. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In the transition letter to Coloradans, customer service hours were given in Eastern Time because not a single person in this national bank could take the five seconds required to translate Eastern Time to Mountain Time. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for national bank

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of national bank was in 1736

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“National bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20bank. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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national bank

noun
: a commercial bank organized under laws passed by Congress and chartered by the federal government

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national bank

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