safekeeping

[seyf-kee-ping]

noun

1. the act of keeping safe or the state of being kept safe; protection; care; custody.

safekeeping

/ ˈseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of keeping or state of being kept in safety

Word History and Origins

Origin of safekeeping¹

First recorded in 1400–50, safekeeping is from late Middle English safe kepyng. See safe, keeping

Example Sentences

She would have certainly taken a good long look, and imprinted it on her memory for safekeeping.

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Instead, trusts charge fees for the safekeeping of customer assets.

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And she tucked it into a pocket of her tool belt for safekeeping.

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Anthony believes the haul could have belonged to a member of the Roman army, or multiple members, who buried the coins for safekeeping.

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Hudler sprinted off the field, ignoring teammates wanting to high-five him in the dugout for saving two runs, and into the visiting clubhouse, where he stashed the ball in his locker for safekeeping.

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