Account/əˈkaʊnt/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Perspective Matters Different people may give differing accounts of the same event, showing their perspective. Eyewitnesses gave varying accounts of the incident. Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Descriptions An account can be a detailed narrative about experiences or events. She gave a vivid account of her journey through the mountains. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expressions 'On account of' means because of something. School was canceled on account of the snow.