savings account
Americannoun
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savings accounts
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of savings account
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Humphrey Yang’s account recommends buying and holding index funds for life and opening a high-yield savings account.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Most HSA holders consider their account a savings account rather than an investment vehicle.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“If you have access to a health savings account, consider maximizing those contributions as well,” said Taylor, “as they can provide tax benefits today and in retirement.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Keep these funds in a safe, liquid account, such as an interest-bearing savings account or a money-market fund, so they are readily available when needed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
She had one hundred and five dollars in her savings account.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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