savings bank
Speech parts
1. savings bank - Noun
2. savings bank - Adjective
Meaning
a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home
a thrift institution in the northeastern United States; since deregulation in the 1980s they offer services competitive with many commercial banks
Source: WordNetAlternative names
savings-bank
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Faith is like private capital, stored in ones own house. It is like a public savings bank or loan office, from which individuals receive assistance in their days of need but here the creditor quietly takes his interest for himself.
the coin bank was empty
Additional partners of Dirigo Reads include Cross Insurance, Bangor Savings Bank, United Way of Eastern Maine, Northern Light Health, Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications, and The First.
A hedge fund recently raised its stake in Elmira Savings Bank stock.
Financial contributions to support this program were provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and Waterville Rotary Club, as well as certificate donations from Alfond Youth & Community Center.
Mr. Street, at United Midwest Savings Bank, was also desperate for more information, including details about how thoroughly banks are expected to scrutinize potential borrowers.