Meaning & use
bankroll
The total amount of money a person or organization has available to spend or invest.
See it in a sentence
The startup's bankroll was running low after months without new investors.
With a bigger bankroll, the team could finally hire experienced coaches and staff.
A note on using this word
Bankroll is often used informally in gambling and business to describe the money someone has on hand to risk or invest.
Words with a similar meaning
fundsfinances
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To provide the money needed to finance a person, project, or venture.
A local businessman agreed to bankroll the community theater's first season.
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