save for

phrase

: not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)

The park was deserted save for a few joggers.

Examples of save for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

How the Saver’s Match will work The new Saver’s Match is part of an ongoing broader effort to help workers save for retirement. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

After New York’s scalding August heat waves, the cool nights and quiet of the countryside were a welcome change—save for the lone donkey who decided that four in the morning was the right time to sound the alarm. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Rashee Rice has 71 receiving yards save for his 31-yard uncontested catch-and-run while the Colts were guarding the end zone and letting the clock expire. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for save for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore