1. the quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful

Examples

• Her frugality allowed her to save enough money for college.
• The family’s frugality during tough times helped them avoid debt.
• His frugality was evident in how he repaired old clothes instead of buying new ones.
• The company’s frugality in spending led to higher profits.
• She practiced frugality by growing her own vegetables.
• Their frugality extended to turning off lights when leaving rooms.