space-saving
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of space-saving
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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For an 80-year-old, this one's still going strong: shooting lasers out of its eyes, adventuring through space, saving the world in a metal suit.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2019
Another hallmark product is the Nest, a collection of bowls and measuring cups which stack inside each other for space saving.
From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2014
Its 10-inch size makes for vital space saving on those trips into the backcountry.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2011
Anyway, speed looks more important than space saving to the Army now.
From Time Magazine Archive
Books and music were piled upon every available flat space, saving the table; upon which lay the remains of supper.
From The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)
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