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savings account

American  

noun

  1. a bank account on which interest is paid, traditionally one for which a bankbook is used to record deposits, withdrawals, and interest payments.

savings account British  

noun

  1. an account at a bank that accumulates interest

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Etymology

Origin of savings account

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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As of 24 March, Moneyfacts said the average rate for an easy access savings account was 2.46%.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

She deposited $70,000 in a high-yield savings account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

There were things Adhikari added that Sane didn’t have, including access to the bank accounts she had set up for their kids, her disability insurance information and a health savings account from a prior employer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Many ACA plans are eligible to be paired with a health savings account.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

My parents didn't have life insurance, or much in terms of a savings account.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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