save back
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Meaning · English
To store for use in leaner periods later (e.g. in winter)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We'll save back enough grain for the winter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “save back” mean?
To store for use in leaner periods later (e.g. in winter)
Is “save back” formal or informal?
save back is generally informal.