noun
saving
SAY-vihng
noun
1
A reduction in the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
"Buying in bulk gives you a decent saving."
2
Money set aside for future use.
"They dipped into their savings to cover the repair bill."
adj
1
Careful with money; thrifty.
"His saving habits meant he retired comfortably."
prep
1
Except for; with the exception of (formal).
"Saving a few typos, the report was excellent."
How to Use Saving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoney kept back, a reduction in cost, or (formally) an exception.
Common pairings
savings account
cost savings
a saving of time
Word Forms
more saving comparative, savings plural, most saving superlative
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Etymology
From "save" plus the "-ing" ending.