Thrift

Pronunciation: /θrɪft/

Definitions of thrift

noun the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

Example Sentences

A1 I like to shop at thrift stores for affordable clothes.

A2 She learned the value of thrift from her parents, who always saved money.

B1 Practicing thrift is important for maintaining a healthy budget.

B2 The concept of thrift is often overlooked in today's consumer-driven society.

C1 His thriftiness allowed him to save enough money to buy a house at a young age.

C2 The company's success can be attributed to its culture of thrift and efficiency.

Examples of thrift in a Sentence

formal She learned the value of thrift at a young age, always saving her money for a rainy day.

informal My grandma is the queen of thrift shopping, always finding the best deals on clothes.

slang I'm all about that thrift life - finding treasures at the thrift store is my favorite hobby.

figurative In literature, the character's thriftiness symbolized their resourcefulness and ability to make do with limited resources.

Grammatical Forms of thrift

• past tense: thrifted
• plural: thrifts
• comparative: more thrifty
• superlative: most thrifty
• present tense: thrifts
• future tense: will thrift
• perfect tense: has thrifted
• continuous tense: is thrift
• singular: thrift
• positive degree: thrifty
• infinitive: to thrift
• gerund: thrifting
• participle: thrifting

Origin and Evolution of thrift

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse and Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thrift' originated from the Old Norse word 'þrift', which meant 'prosperity' or 'success'. It was later influenced by the Old English word 'þrīfthan', meaning 'to thrive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thrift' evolved to encompass the idea of frugality, careful management of resources, and the practice of saving money. It has come to symbolize a wise and economical approach to spending and saving.