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Synonyms

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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The health savings account, a decades-old tax vehicle that primarily benefits well-off Americans, is being promoted as a solution to today’s healthcare affordability crisis.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

For now, it’s just sitting in my savings account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

She also had some money in her savings account.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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