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Definition of bankroll

bankroll

/ˈbæŋk.roʊl/
bank · roll
Plural:bankrolls
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Past Simple:bankrolled
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Past Participle:bankrolled
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Present Participle:bankrolling
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bankroll Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To support a person, organization, or project by providing the necessary money or financial backing.

Example

"A group of private investors agreed to bankroll the documentary film from start to finish."

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• noun

1

The total supply of money or financial resources that a person or organization has available to spend, invest, or gamble.

Example

"Careful management of your initial bankroll is essential when launching an independent business venture."

2

North American A physical roll or wad of paper banknotes.

Example

"The shopkeeper pulled a thick bankroll from his safe to pay the delivery driver in cash."

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• Nearby Words

banker
banking
banknote
bankroll
bankroller
bankrupt
bankruptcy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a compound of "bank" (short for banknote) and "roll," originally referring literally to a cylindrical wad of paper money carried in a pocket.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bankroll. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bankroll
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