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Thrift Common

Thrift has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

"The gardeners planted a border of thrift along the sunny path to add color without needing much maintenance."

2

extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

"My grandmother's thrift is evident in how she mends every torn sock instead of throwing it away."

3

The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

"The family's decision to live off their savings and cook at home was driven by a strict sense of thrift."

Verb
1

To obtain from a thrift shop.

"I found that vintage sweater at the local thrift store for just five dollars."