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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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United Way of King County also offers additional financial services such as savings bond purchasing, assistance applying for health care and public benefits.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022

For say, my mother to give my niece a Bitcoin instead of a savings bond?

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2022

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

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

From Washington Times • May 4, 2021

I handed my $100 Salisbury Park savings bond to the teller.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

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