Overdraft
(noun)
An amount of money that is withdrawn from a bank account exceeding its available funds, often with a fee.
Origin:
The word 'overdraft' comes from the verb 'overdraw', meaning to withdraw more money than one has in a bank account, and the noun suffix '-draft', meaning a written order for payment.
Examples:
- She incurred a hefty overdraft fee after mistakenly overdrawing her account.
- He applied for an overdraft facility to cover unexpected expenses.
- The bank notified her of the overdraft and requested immediate repayment.
- She was careful to avoid overdrafts by keeping a close eye on her account balance.
- The small business took out an overdraft to pay for new equipment.