bankreserve
nounUK /ˈbæŋk.rɪˌzɜːv/
US /ˈbæŋk.rɪˌzɝːv/
Money a bank keeps safe so it can pay people back.
The bank kept a large reserve in case many people wanted their money at once.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Extra money set aside for future needs.
The family had a reserve for unexpected repairs.
3. A supply of something kept for later use.
The team kept a reserve of water for the long hike.
4. A protected area of land for nature.
We visited a wildlife reserve to see the birds.