savings
Translation
savings, money saved
Examples
I put my savings in the bank.
I put my savings in the bank.
The new system resulted in huge savings.
The new system resulted in huge savings.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) savings one's accumulated money She used her savings to buy a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nest egg, funds; Antonyms: debt, expenses
Etymology
From the verb 'to save' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ings'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'saving' money repeatedly. The collection of all that saved money is your 'savings'.