depositary

American  

[dih-poz-i-ter-ee] / dɪˈpɒz ɪˌtɛr i /

noun

plural

depositaries

1. one to whom anything is given in trust.

2. depository.

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adjective

1. depository.

depositary British  

/ -trɪ, dɪˈpɒzɪtərɪ /

noun

1. a person or group to whom something is entrusted for safety or preservation

2. a variant spelling of depository

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Etymology

Origin of depositary

1595–1605; < Late Latin dēpositārius a trustee, equivalent to Latin dēposit ( us ) ( deposit ) + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

Novo’s American depositary receipts climbed 2.8% to $39.03 in early trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Unilever’s American depositary receipts fell 6.3% to $56.19.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Highflying Korean tech company SK Hynix said Wednesday it’s planning to list in the U.S. in 2026 and has already filed for an American depositary receipt listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

While the Chinese automaker’s American depositary receipts have been relatively flat year to date, suggesting near-term headwinds are largely priced in, a meaningful volume recovery in 1H is likely limited, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Circumstances, which it is needless to detail, drew me into connexion with the conspirators, and I became unwillingly the depositary of their dark design.”

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison