saving

1 of 3

noun

sav·​ing ˈsā-viŋ 

1

: preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance

2

: the act or an instance of economizing

3

a

savings plural : money put by

b

: the excess of income over consumption expenditures

—often used in plural

c

: a usually specified lower cost

—often used in plural

a savings of 50 percent

saving

2 of 3

preposition

1

: except, save

2

: without disrespect to

saving

3 of 3

conjunction

: except, save

Synonyms of saving

Preposition

• except
• besides
• beside
• but

Conjunction

• but

Examples of saving in a Sentence

Noun

The new system will provide a saving in labor.

How much money do you have in savings?

She has her savings in stocks.

They were able to retire on their savings.

Preposition

saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project

Conjunction

I would be ready, saving the fact that I can't find my missing shoe.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Forest Service has cited cost savings as the impetus for a reorganization that will shutter dozens of research facilities. —Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

These scholarships, which can be up to $1,500, are funded through general fund dollars in the state’s 529 savings plan and can be used both in and out of state, DiBenedetto said. —Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 17 June 2026

Successfully reducing the debt before an inheritance arrives could help preserve more of the money for savings, investing or other financial goals. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026

As a result, personal savings rates have hit dangerous multi-year lows while retirement contributions decline for the first time in years. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from gerund of saven to save

Preposition

Middle English, from present participle of saven

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Conjunction

1535, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing saving

• daylight saving time
• saving grace
• time-saving

Rhymes for saving

• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving
• raving
• shaving
• slaving
• staving
• waiving
• waving

Kids Definition

saving

1 of 3 noun

sav·​ing

ˈsā-viŋ

1

: the act of rescuing

2

a

: something saved

b

plural : money saved over a period of time

saving

2 of 3 preposition

1

: except entry 2 sense 2, save

2

: without disrespect to

saving

3 of 3 conjunction

: except entry 3