deposit box

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deposit box

A customer places a necklace into a deposit box at the bank.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables: A secure, rented container, typically housed within a bank vault, where individuals or businesses can store important items such as documents, jewelry, or other precious objects for safekeeping.
Usage
  • A "deposit box" is a service offered by financial institutions. You rent the box, receive a key or combination, and can access its contents during the bank's business hours.
  • It is used to protect items that are difficult or impossible to replace, or that you do not need frequent access to.
  • The term is almost always used in the context of banking and security.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • We keep our grandmother's jewelry and the house deed in a bank deposit box.
    • For an annual fee, you can rent a deposit box to store your important documents.
    • The contents of the deposit box are known only to the renter; the bank does not have a list.
Advanced Usage
  • "Safe deposit box": This is a very common variant and full term for "deposit box." It explicitly emphasizes the safety and security aspect of the service.
    • All her valuable certificates are in a safe deposit box at the local branch.
Variants and Related Words
  • Safe deposit box (n): The full, more formal name for a deposit box.
  • Safety deposit box (n): A common alternative spelling and term with the same meaning.
  • Strongbox (n): A general term for a sturdy box for storing valuables; a deposit box is a specific type of strongbox located in a bank.
  • Vault (n): The secure room in a bank where many deposit boxes are located.
Synonyms
  • Safe deposit box: The most direct synonym.
  • Safety deposit box: An alternative term.
  • Lockbox: A general term for a locked container for secure storage, which can sometimes be used interchangeably in certain contexts.
Related Phrases
  • To rent a deposit box: The action of obtaining one from a bank.
    • They decided to rent a deposit box after the burglary.
  • To access a deposit box: To go to the bank to open it and view or change its contents.
    • You will need your key and identification to access your deposit box.
  • Contents of a deposit box: Refers to the items stored inside.
    • The will specified the contents of the deposit box should be distributed equally.
deposit box

A customer places a necklace into a deposit box at the bank.

Noun
  1. a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables

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