frugal

Intermediate

/ˈfruː.ɡəl/

adjective
Thrifty, economical

frugal in a sentence

  • “Richard is so frugal that his diet consists almost exclusively of catfish and chicken liver-the two most inexpensive foods in the store.”
  • “A frugal meal of bread and cheese.”
  • “By being frugal , the family is able to stretch its monthly budget.”

What does “frugal” mean?

frugal (adjective) means thrifty, economical. It is pronounced /ˈfruː.ɡəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "frugal" mean?
frugal (adjective) means: Thrifty, economical
How do you pronounce "frugal"?
"frugal" is pronounced /ˈfruː.ɡəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "frugal" in a sentence?
Here is "frugal" used in a sentence: Richard is so frugal that his diet consists almost exclusively of catfish and chicken liver-the two most inexpensive foods in the store.

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