piggy bank
Americannoun
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piggy banks
plural
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a small bank, having the shape of a pig, provided with a slot at the top to receive small coins.
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any small bank in which coins are kept.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of piggy bank
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Rickles’ vocal turn as the sarcastic but devoted Mr. Potato Head along with John Ratzenberger’s wisecracking piggy bank Hamm gave the first three “Toy Story” movies a sharp edge that balanced their sentimentality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
They include a teenage boy with a piggy bank full of videogame winnings, a young woman in need of a heart transplant, a cash-poor film producer and a mute priest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
So, of course, it’s not just that he’s arrogating the piggy bank to himself.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025
"I am not and will never allow myself to be a piggy bank for anyone to shake," he told reporters.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
“The way you’re playing today, this smacker'll be yours in five throws. What does your piggy bank say?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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