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

Preposition

• apart from
• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• other than
• outside
• outside of
• save

Conjunction

• but
• except
• excepting
• only
• yet

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

One way to start saving: set up an automatic savings plan through your employer or bank, and have a small amount deducted and sent to a dedicated emergency account every time you get paid. —Diane Harris, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024

Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser. —Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024

But the city says the county isn’t passing along the savings. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024

The district said that, in collaboration with PMA Securities LLC, its board has focused on long-term fiscal efficiency by setting up the district to pay off referendum debt early and has identified a taxpayer savings of $3.3 million over the next 12 years. —Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024

Some have slashed retirement savings to free up tuition money, while others are putting down deposits at cheaper safety schools rather than holding out for more support from prestigious four-year colleges. —Haley Messenger, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024

Forty percent of those who claim parents as dependents are financially supporting their parents because their parents’ savings, investments, and income, including Social Security payments, don’t cover the current cost of living, Caring.com said. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024

Deals: Visit Shops & Promotions online to find Instant Savings (also available as a savings booklet that rotates several times during the year), Savings & Clearance and New Lower Prices on club-wide items. —Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

But her husband had a stroke, then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and all of this completely ate up their savings and more. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024

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

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