saving

1 of 3

noun

sav·​ing ˈsā-viŋ How to pronounce saving (audio)
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
2
: without disrespect to

saving

3 of 3

conjunction

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.
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Noun
In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 June 2025 Get a head start on savings and scoop up patio furniture, breezy dresses, kitchen essentials, beauty products, and more. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 June 2025 There are so many Fourth of July sales happening right now, including the massive savings event currently underway at Wayfair. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 The sale features deals on outdoor party essentials, including grills – a must-have for any Independence Day celebration – and savings on patio furniture. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for saving

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of saving was in the 14th century

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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saving. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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
2
: without disrespect to

saving

3 of 3 conjunction

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