piggy bank
Americannoun
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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
As oil prices dropped and PdVSA became a piggy bank for Chávez’s pet projects, including the sale of chickens, oil production slumped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
So, of course, it’s not just that he’s arrogating the piggy bank to himself.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025
"Retail is being raided like a piggy bank and it's unacceptable."
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
And even worse, my Einstein piggy bank held only $158.26.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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