sinking fund

/ˌsɪŋkɪŋ ˈfʌnd/
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Other forms: sinking funds

Definitions of sinking fund
  1. noun
    a fund accumulated regularly in a separate account and used to redeem debt securities
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    type of:
    fund, monetary fund
    a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
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