Banklike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the characteristics of a bank building.

    "By yesterday’s opening, the building on 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens — once home to a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet — seemed distinctly banklike."

  2. 2
    Resembling an institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.

    "The new products, like the prepaid debit card, will be offered through third-party partners, allowing Wal-Mart to sell banklike services without a government license."

Example

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"By yesterday’s opening, the building on 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens — once home to a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet — seemed distinctly banklike."

Etymology

From bank + -like.

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