<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the complex of activities related to the consumption, production, and trade of goods and services, as an ongoing functioning system: Further inflation would seriously endanger the national economy</li><li>the general state of these activities at a particular time and in a certain country, region, etc.: The economy is booming, blue-collar wages are up, and unemployment is the lowest it's been in decades</li><li>the dominant framework, setting, or context for these activities: Economists predict a restoration of a market-driven capitalist economy in the country</li><li>thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.: By careful economy and some small sacrifices, he paid all his debts</li><li>an act or means of thrift; a saving: He achieved a small economy by walking to work instead of taking a bus</li><li>the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something: When you're ill, practicing an economy of effort for everyday tasks is important</li><li>the organization or regulation of the parts of a system: The medication disrupts the normal hormonal economy of the body</li><li>the divine plan for humanity, from creation through redemption to final beatitude</li><li>the method of divine administration at a particular time or for a particular people</li><li>obsolete: the management of household affairs</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>costing less to make, buy, or operate: With fuel prices so bad, I'm glad I have an economy car</li><li>of or relating to economy class: The economy fare to San Francisco is only $20 cheaper</li><li>intended to save money: They voted to reduce the staff in an economy move</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in economy-class accommodations, or by economy-class conveyance: These days I can only afford to travel economy</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>thriftiness</li><li>saving</li><li>thrift</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>wastefulness</li><li>lavishness</li><li>extravagance</li></ul>