Meaning of the word "savings account" in English

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savings account

US /ˈseɪvɪŋz əˌkaʊnt/
UK /ˈseɪvɪŋz əˌkaʊnt/
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Noun

1.

a bank account that earns interest and is typically used for saving money rather than for daily transactions

Example:
I deposit a portion of my salary into my savings account every month.
It's a good idea to have an emergency fund in a separate savings account.
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