piggy bank

/ˌpɪgi ˈbæŋk/
/ˈpɪgi bæŋk/
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Definitions of piggy bank
  1. noun
    a child's coin bank (often shaped like a pig)
    synonyms: penny bank
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    type of:
    bank, coin bank, money box, savings bank
    a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home
Pronunciation
US
/ˌpɪgi ˈbæŋk/
UK
/ˈpɪgi bæŋk/
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