saving

1 of 4

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 plural

c

: a usually specified lower cost

—often plural

a savings of 50 percent

saving

2 of 4

preposition

1

: except, save

2

: without disrespect to

saving

3 of 4

conjunction

: except, save

saving

4 of 4

present participle of save entry 1

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

However, the announcement does not provide quantified figures for cost savings, production-time reductions or improvements in battery performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

When Vockell ran the numbers for her, the savings were significantly higher. — Steve Maugeri, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Any costs or savings to administer recall elections would be dependent on which office was being recalled. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The formation of the group created opportunities for cost savings, and sharing talent and best practices in product development and other areas. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 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