Meaning of the word thrift in English
What does thrift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
thrift
US /θrɪft/
UK /θrɪft/
Noun
1.
the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully
Example:
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Her grandmother taught her the importance of thrift and saving.
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Through careful thrift, they managed to save enough for a down payment on a house.
2.
a type of plant with small, often pink or purple, flowers that grows in coastal areas or on rocky ground
Example:
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The cliffs were covered with patches of pink thrift.
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You can often find thrift growing in rocky coastal environments.
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