Saving

/ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of setting aside money or resources for future use.

She made a saving of $200 each month to build her emergency fund.

An amount of money that has been saved.

His savings allowed him to buy a new car without going into debt.

The reduction in cost or expenditure.

The new policy resulted in a saving of thousands of dollars for the company.

verb

To rescue from danger or harm.

The fireman was credited with saving the family from the burning building.

To set aside money or resources for future use.

She is saving for a trip to Europe next summer.

adjective

Related to or capable of saving.

He made a saving investment that promised good returns.

from the verb 'save' + the suffix '-ing'

savings account

a bank account that earns interest, used for storing money.

savings grace

a beneficial quality that can help to offset a negative situation.

saving face

to avoid humiliation or maintain one's dignity.

save

to keep safe or rescue from harm.

saver

a person who saves money or resources.

economy

the management of resources or the financial system of a country.

thrift

careful management of resources to avoid waste.

stacking cash

I'm stacking cash for my new car.

putting away

I'm putting away some funds each month.