thrift

CEFRC1

/ˈθɹɪft/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Careful use of money and resources.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A savings bank.

Examples

  • I used to work at a thrift store.

  • The speaker stressed the need for thrift.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

  2. The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

  3. Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

More examples

In context

  • Thrift is alien to my nature.

  • His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.

  • They like to go thrifting on weekends.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English thrift, thryfte, þrift, from Old Norse þrift (“thriving condition, prosperity”). Equivalent to thrive + -t.