nounDownload🔗ShareAn Indian trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.Examples:"In the bustling Indian market, the banyan carefully counted the customer's rupees before handing over the silk scarf. "businessjobcommerceeconomypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounDownload🔗ShareA tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis, that has many aerial roots.Examples:"The children played hide-and-seek among the many aerial roots of the enormous banyan tree in the park. "plantbiologynaturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounDownload🔗ShareA type of loose gown worn in India.Examples:"The old man sat on the porch, comfortably dressed in a light cotton banyan. "wearculturestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounDownload🔗ShareA vest; an undershirt; a singlet.Examples:"He wore a cool, light banyan under his shirt to stay comfortable on the hot day. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounDownload🔗Share(Naval slang) A camping excursion on shore, to give a ship's crew a break from shipboard routine.Examples:"The captain announced a banyan for the crew tomorrow, so everyone is looking forward to stretching their legs on land. "nauticalmilitaryentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading