thrift-institution

thrift-in·sti·tu·tion

T t

Definitions of thrift-institution word

noun thrift-institution economical management; economy; frugality. 1
noun thrift-institution Also called thrift institution. Banking. a savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union. 1
noun thrift-institution Also called sea pink. any alpine and maritime plant belonging to the genus Armeria, of the leadwort family, having pink or white flowers, especially A. maritima, noted for its vigorous growth. 1
noun thrift-institution any of various allied plants. 1
noun thrift-institution vigorous growth, as of a plant. 1
noun thrift-institution Obsolete. prosperity. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English < Old Norse: well being, prosperity; cf. thrive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?