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sinking fund

NOUN
nest egg
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cache reserve fund savings savings account stash stockpile
WEAK
backup emergency funds funds investment life savings mad money means money in the bank piggy bank provisions rainy day fund reserve reserves resources something for a rainy day something to fall back on unexpended balance

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And if you haven’t already, start saving for the holidays by setting up a sinking fund.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

To grow your money before the holiday rush, consider parking your sinking fund in high-yield savings accounts that often let you earn up to 5% APY.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

A sinking fund holds money that’s earmarked for a specific goal or expense.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

The sinking fund should provide the council with a cushion to get through the next couple of years.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2020

During the year 1827 the public debt was consolidated, and a department was created for the application of a sinking fund.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.