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

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

Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs. —Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

The code is good from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time (up to $10 savings) and can be used on a rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter ride. —Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024

Younger expats can work remotely or rely on savings, while others explore can visa programs for specific work sectors. —Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Sobs of relief broke out in a federal courtroom in Kansas on Monday as dozens of people whose life savings had been embezzled by a bank CEO learned that federal law enforcement had recovered their money. —Martha Mendoza, Fortune, 5 Nov. 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