noun Download 🔗Share An 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. " business job commerce economy person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. " plant biology nature geography environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of loose gown worn in India. Examples : "The old man sat on the porch, comfortably dressed in a light cotton banyan. " wear culture style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vest; an undershirt; a singlet. Examples : "He wore a cool, light banyan under his shirt to stay comfortable on the hot day. " wear item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗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. " nautical military entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
