noun
Uncommon
saver
SAY-vuh
Saver (noun) means a person who puts money aside rather than spending it. Example: “As a careful saver, she rarely used her credit card.”
noun
1
A person who puts money aside rather than spending it.
"As a careful saver, she rarely used her credit card."
2
A voucher or coupon offering a discount.
"Tickets are cheaper the younger you are—snag a youth ticket (if you're twenty-five or under) for a 35 percent discount. If both you and your travel partner are twenty-six or older, the Small Group Saver will knock off 15 percent."
— Off Track Planet's Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy (2017)
"He used a saver ticket to get a cheaper train fare."
How to use saver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who saves money, or a discount coupon/ticket.
Common pairings
a good saver
saver fare
saver ticket
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Etymology
From "save" plus the agent-noun ending "-er."
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What does “saver” mean?
The word “saver” means a person who puts money aside rather than spending it. In plain terms, someone who saves money, or a discount coupon/ticket.
How do you pronounce “saver”?
“Saver” is pronounced SAY-vuh (/ˈseɪvəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “saver” in a sentence?
Here is “saver” used in a sentence: “As a careful saver, she rarely used her credit card.”
What part of speech is “saver”?
“Saver” is a noun.
Is “saver” a common word?
“Saver” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “saver” have?
“Saver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who puts money aside rather than spending it.
