Synonyms of nest egg

nest egg

noun

as in deposit

a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose

paid for the computer out of his nest egg

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deposit
• fund
• budget
• pool
• savings
• kitty
• account
• collection
• savings account
• chest
• assets
• pocket money
• spending money
• reserve
• pin money
• petty cash
• coffer(s)
• treasure
• cushion
• cache
• hoard
• pocketbook
• bankroll

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nest egg

Financial advisors generally recommend shifting to a more conservative asset allocation leading up to and in retirement, to avoid subjecting one's whole nest egg to the volatility of the stock market. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Fidelity Investments has helpful benchmarks to assess retirement nest egg adequacy at various life stages. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

By the Labor Department’s own math, 1% in additional fees can shrink a nest egg at retirement by 28%. — Teddy Amenabar, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026

Robbie’s kids at least have Robbie’s niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones,) and a nest egg, but there’s a strong argument that no one actually won here. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026