Real Dictionary

checking account
countable noun: A checking account is a personal bank account which you can take money out of at any time using your cheque book or cash card.

checking account in Accounting
noun: A checking account is a bank account that you can take money out of by writing a check.

checking account in American English
a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks at any time, without presenting a bankbook
noun: a bank deposit against which checks can be drawn by the depositor

checking account in British English
noun

checking account in Finance
noun: A checking account is a bank account that you can take money out of by writing a check.