strongroom

or strong room

[ strawng-room, -room, strong- ]

noun

1. a fireproof, burglarproof room in which valuables are kept.

strongroom

/ ˈstrɒŋˌruːm; -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a specially designed room in which valuables are locked for safety

Word History and Origins

Origin of strongroom¹

First recorded in 1755–65; strong + room

Example Sentences

Mapfabvisheen had trodden softly from the strongroom and thought himself safe.

From Project Gutenberg