economy
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: economies
Sense 1
The study of money, currency and trade, and the efficient use of resources.
Nghiên cứu về tiền bạc, tiền tệ và thương mại, và sử dụng hiệu quả tài nguyên
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Frugal use of resources.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Cheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money; economical.
Tiết kiệm chi phí vận hành, sử dụng tài nguyên tối thiểu
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
In or via the part of a commercial passenger airplane reserved for those paying the lower standard fares.
AdverbRegister: US
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “economy” mean?
The study of money, currency and trade, and the efficient use of resources.
Is “economy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.