depository

American  

[dih-poz-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / dɪˈpɒz ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

depositories

1. a place where something is deposited or stored, as for safekeeping.

   the night depository of a bank.

2. a depositary; trustee.

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adjective

1. of or relating to a depository or depositories.

   the depository role of a bank.

depository British  

/ -trɪ, dɪˈpɒzɪtərɪ /

noun

1. a store, such as a warehouse, for furniture, valuables, etc; repository

2. a variant spelling of depositary

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Other Word Forms

• nondepository adjective
• predepository noun
• subdepository noun

Etymology

Origin of depository

1650–60; depository ( def. 1 ) < Medieval Latin dēpositōrium; depository ( def. 2 ) deposit + -ory ¹ (noun use of adj. suffix)

Example Sentences

"I'm convinced there are still people out there, one in particular who I think was probably in that cash depository that we've never traced," he said.

From BBC

The Financial Reporting Council will consult on whether to allow Chinese-registered companies to follow Chinese accounting rules when listing global depository receipts in London, it said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hong Kong's main precious metals depository is at its airport and authorities said in 2024 that it was "nearing its full capacity" of 150 tonnes.

From Barron's

When that crisis affects the credibility of banks—whether they are fiduciaries, depositories or custodians of crypto assets—it puts the entire banking system and perhaps the economy at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Commission said there are currently 14 central counterparties and 32 central securities depositories operating in the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cache
• repository
• storehouse