savings bond

American

noun

a U.S. government bond with principal amounts up to $10,000.

savings bond Cultural

A bond issued by the United States government and sold in relatively small denominations, mainly to individuals.

Etymology

Origin of savings bond

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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As much as I love and respect the history of the savings bond and what still represents, it’s hard to teach financial lessons earning next to nothing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2021

West Virginia is also offering a $100 savings bond to residents age 16 to 35 who get vaccinated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2021

West Virginia is offering a $100 savings bond to any resident ages 16-35 who gets the shot.

From Slate • May 12, 2021

The state government there is offering young people - those between age 16 and 35 - a $100 savings bond.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2021

She turned the savings bond over and looked at it again.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

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