thrift

noun
UK: /θrɪft/
US: /θrɪft/

  1. The careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste.

    1. My grandma always preached thrift to save for the future.
    2. The family's thrift allowed them to save enough money for a down payment on a house.

  2. The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

    1. She learned thrift from her parents, who grew up during the Depression.
    2. During times of economic hardship, thrift becomes a crucial skill for managing household expenses.

Synonyms

saving economy frugality parsimony prudence
thrift verb

  1. To manage money and resources carefully and avoid waste.

    1. We need to thrift more and cut back on unnecessary expenses.
    2. By learning how to thrift, you can make a significant difference in your savings.
thrift adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by careful management of money and resources; economical.

    1. She is a thrift shopper who always finds great deals.
    2. The thrift store had many donated items from clothes to old furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrift" in English means: The careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste., The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully..

The phonetic transcription of "thrift" is /θrɪft/ in British English and /θrɪft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrift": saving, economy, frugality, parsimony, prudence.

Example usage of "thrift": "My grandma always preached thrift to save for the future.". More examples on the page.