thrift
thrift Lexical Profile
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• noun
The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
"Through hard work and thrift, the immigrant family was able to save enough money to buy their own business."
American A financial institution, such as a savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union, that primarily accepts deposits and originates home mortgages.
"Many consumers prefer using a local thrift over a massive commercial bank because of the personalized customer service."
Any herbaceous plant of the genus Armeria, especially Armeria maritima, native to Northern Hemisphere coastlines and alpine regions, characterized by tufts of narrow leaves and globe-shaped heads of pink or white flowers.
"The rocky coastal cliffs were covered in patches of blooming pink thrift during the late spring."
• verb
North American To shop for secondhand clothing, furniture, or other items at charity shops, flea markets, or similar discount venues.
"She thrifted an amazing vintage leather jacket for under twenty dollars over the weekend."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'thrifte', borrowed from Old Norse 'þrift' (prosperity, thriving), which is derived from the verb 'þrífask' (to thrive).
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