safe-deposit
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of safe-deposit
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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In downtown Buenos Aires, the steel-enforced vault of Ingot, a company that rents out thousands of safe-deposit boxes, serves as a bellwether for confidence in the government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
The hush money caught the attention of the federal authorities, leading them in April 2018 to search Cohen’s home and office; a hotel room where he was staying; and a safe-deposit box.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024
To keep his cash safe, Ruiz stored it in a safe-deposit box in Beverly Hills.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2024
Don’t put the will or other important documents in a safe-deposit box.
From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022
The check was converted to large bills, and the bills in their bales were in the safe-deposit box at the Monterey County Bank.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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