1. money that is kept instead of being spent
2. an amount of money that is not spent or is spent less than usual
3. the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or loss

1. preventing waste of a particular resource

1. except for; apart from
Usage: formal

Examples

• She put her savings in a bank account.
• The coupon offered a saving of ten dollars.
• The firefighter’s quick action resulted in the saving of three lives.
• We installed energy-saving light bulbs throughout the house.
• All the guests arrived on time, saving Tom, who was stuck in traffic.
• Her savings account has grown significantly over the years.
• The new system provides substantial cost savings for the company.
• Saving your work frequently prevents data loss.