saver

Everyday

1. A person who saves money instead of spending it all. tree →
2. Something that saves you time, money, space or energy: a time-saver, an energy saver. tree →
3. A screen saver: a moving picture a computer shows when it is not being used. tree →
4. (sport) A goalkeeper or player who saves goals or points. tree →

In the lessons

In money lessons, savers put money in a piggy bank or bank account and may earn interest. In everyday life, a lifesaver is someone or something that helps a lot. Phrases: a good saver, money saver, time-saver, lifesaver.

Examples

• My brother is a good saver; he keeps half his pocket money. tree →
• Savers get a little extra money called interest from the bank. tree →
• The dishwasher is a real time-saver. tree →
• This bulb is an energy saver. tree →
• Thanks for the pencil, you're a lifesaver! tree →
• The keeper was a great saver of penalties. tree →

Note

Countable. Not to be confused with savour (to enjoy a taste slowly) or saviour (someone who rescues; in church, Christians call Jesus the Saviour). In maths problems a saver adds money each week.