noun

economizer

economizer

We installed an economizer on our boiler to save fuel.

We installed an economizer on our boiler to save fuel.

He is a great economizer, always looking for a bargain.

He is a great economizer, always looking for a bargain.

((an economizer)) ((on sth.)) a device for saving fuel We installed an economizer on our boiler.

((an economizer)) a person who avoids waste He is a great economizer.

Synonyms (device): energy saver; Synonyms (person): saver, thrifty person

From 'economize' + '-er' (a thing or person that does something). Something that makes things more economical.

The American English spelling is 'economizer'. It can refer to both a device and a person.

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