savings bank

noun
a bank that receives savings accounts only and pays interest to its depositors.

Origin:
1810–20

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savings bank
 
n
1.  a bank that accepts the savings of depositors and pays interest on them
2.  a container, usually having a slot in the top, for saving coins

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