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Need another word that means the same as “savings”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “savings” in this overview.

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Savings as a Noun
Definitions of "Savings" as a noun
Synonyms of "Savings" as a noun (1 Word)
Associations of "Savings" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Savings” are: nest egg

Savings as a Noun

Definitions of "Savings" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “savings” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A fund of money put by as a reserve.

Synonyms of "Savings" as a noun (1 Word)

nest egg

A cosy or secluded retreat.

Associations of "Savings" (30 Words)

account	Keep an account of. He predicted that although it is of small account* now it will rapidly increase in importance.*
austerity	The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures. He was noted for his austerity* and his authoritarianism.*
bank	A building in which the business of banking transacted. A bank* of snow.*
cheap	At or for a low price. She s too cheap* to send me a postcard.*
depositor	A person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution.
economical	Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness. An economical* shopper.*
economy	A particular system or stage of an economy. A free market economy.
frugal	Sparing or economical as regards money or food. A frugal* lunch.*
frugality	Prudence in avoiding waste. He scorned the finer things in life and valued frugality* and simplicity.*
meagerly	To a meager degree or in a meager manner. These voices are meagerly* represented at the conference.*
meanness	Extreme stinginess. The meanness* of that existence.*
miser	A stingy hoarder of money and possessions often living miserably. A typical miser* he hid his money in the house in various places.*
niggard	Ungenerous niggardly.
parsimonious	Very unwilling to spend money or use resources. Even the parsimonious* Joe paid for drinks all round.*
parsimony	Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources. A great tradition of public design has been shattered by government parsimony.
recession	The act of becoming more distant. The country is in the depths of a recession.
redemptive	Of or relating to or resulting in redemption. Redemptive or redeeming love.
save	Save from ruin destruction or harm. This approach saves wear and tear on the books.
saving	The activity of protecting something from loss or danger. The agents were cheating them out of their life savings.
schlock	Merchandise that is shoddy or inferior. Mass produced schlock.
scrimp	Be thrifty or parsimonious; economize. Scratch and scrimp.
skimp	Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially. Don t skimp* on insurance when you book your holidays.*
sparing	Moderate; economical. Physicians advised sparing* use of the ointment.*
sparingly	To a meager degree or in a meager manner. The sharply flavoured leaves should be used sparingly.
stinginess	A lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money.
stingy	Mean; ungenerous. His boss is stingy* and idle.*
thrift	The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. The values of thrift* and self reliance.*
thriftiness	Frugality in the expenditure of money or resources.
thrifty	Mindful of the future in spending money. He had been brought up to be thrifty* and careful.*
tightwad	A mean or miserly person. He is a notorious tightwad.