bank A1

/ˈbæŋk/ A business where people keep money and borrow it. M S

bench A2

/bɛnt͡ʃ/ A long seat for two or more people, often found in parks. M S

banquet C2+

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/ an elaborate ceremonial meal for many guests M S

banquette C2+

/bæŋˈkɛt/ an upholstered bench along a wall, especially in a restaurant M S

bantling C2+

/ˈbæntlɪŋ/ a young child or infant, often used disparagingly M S