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piggy bank

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/mjaˈʎɐjɾu/me·a·lhei·ro

Definition

1

A container, typically shaped like a pig, used for saving coins.

Usage examples

She saved all her pocket money in a piggy bank.
He shook the piggy bank to hear the coins rattle.

Common combinations

break the piggy bankfill the piggy bankceramic piggy bank