safe-deposit

[ seyf-di-poz-it ]

/ ˈseɪf dɪˌpɒz ɪt /

adjective

providing safekeeping for valuables: a safe-deposit vault.

Words nearby safe-deposit

safe space, safe surfing, safe-blower, safe-breaker, safe-conduct, safe-deposit, safe-deposit box, safecracker, safeguard, safekeeping, safelight

Also safety-deposit.

Origin of safe-deposit

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

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Examples from the Web for safe-deposit

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The next day Carrados presented himself at the safe-deposit as an intending renter.
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The banks are sending circulars to all safe-deposit box holders, trying to get them to give up their gold.
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Presently we had a deed in the safe-deposit box and some notes in the bank to prove it.
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She had taken her gems from their prison in the safe-deposit box in the Trust Company cellar.
The Cup of Fury|Rupert Hughes
If you take his remarks at the value he marks 'em with he's the whole bank and a safe-deposit vault hove in.
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British Dictionary definitions for safe-deposit

safe-deposit

safety-deposit

noun

a place or building with facilities for the safe storage of money or valuables
(as modifier)a safe-deposit box

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