Definition

A book that a bank gives to a customer to keep track of their deposits and withdrawals.

Example

I checked my bankbook to see how much money I had left.

Conversation

Have you checked your bankbook lately?

Not really, I forgot where I put it!

You should look for it; it has all your transaction records.

Yeah, I need to find it to see how much I've saved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bankbook → The word is formed from "bank" (from Old Italian *banca*, meaning a bench or table for money exchange) and "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written document or record). A bankbook is a written record of transactions related to a bank account.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bank' where money is exchanged and a 'book' that keeps a record — a bankbook is your record of money transactions.

Visually Confused Words