safe-deposit box
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Definition
Noun: A secure, individual storage container, typically housed within a bank or similar institution's vault, rented by a customer for safeguarding valuable items such as jewelry, important documents, or cash.
Examples of Usage
- We keep our marriage certificate and property deeds in a safe-deposit box at the local bank.
- After inheriting the antique coins, she immediately rented a safe-deposit box to store them securely.
- He forgot the key to his safe-deposit box, so he had to follow the bank's procedure for lost keys.
Advanced Usage
- "to have/keep something in a safe-deposit box": This is the standard phrasing for stating where an item is stored.
- It is wise to keep your passport in a safe-deposit box when traveling long-term.
- The term is often used in legal and financial contexts regarding estate planning or asset protection.
Variants and Related Words
- Safe-deposit (noun, often used attributively): Referring to the service or facility itself.
- The bank charges an annual fee for its safe-deposit services.
- Safety deposit box: A common variant spelling and phrasing with identical meaning.
- Strongbox: A general term for a sturdy lockable box for valuables, not necessarily located in a bank vault.
- Safe (noun): A more general term for a secure container for valuables, which can be a standalone unit in a home or business.
Synonyms
- Lockbox
- Deposit box
- Security box
Related Phrases
- Safe-deposit vault: The reinforced room or area within a bank where the boxes are located.
- Joint safe-deposit box: A box rented and accessible by more than one person, often spouses or business partners.
Noun
- a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables