savings bond

noun

: a nontransferable registered U.S. bond issued in denominations of $50 to $10,000

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My mother passed away and left me a stack of savings bonds. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Keep short-term money in relatively low-risk investments such as savings bonds, money market accounts or certificates of deposit. — The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026 Those rules are expected this year and will include initiatives like retail savings bonds, creating a clearer framework for platforms like Hakbah. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026 That mythical image has appeared on coins, postage stamps, savings bonds, sports logos and, since the 1950s, the official seal of the National Guard. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for savings bond

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of savings bond was in 1927

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“Savings bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savings%20bond. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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savings bond

noun
: a registered U.S. bond that comes in values of $50 to $10,000

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savings bond

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