safety deposit box
Definition
Noun: A secure, individual container, typically housed within a bank vault, designed for the private storage of valuable items such as jewelry, important documents, or cash. It is constructed from durable, fire-resistant materials like metal.
Usage
A "safety deposit box" (also commonly called a "safe-deposit box") is rented from a financial institution. Access is usually granted only to the renter(s) and requires both a key and bank authorization.
Examples
- Noun:
- We keep our grandmother's heirlooms in a safety deposit box at the local bank.
- Important documents like property deeds and passports should be stored in a safety deposit box.
- The bank charges an annual fee for renting a safety deposit box.
Advanced Usage
- "to have/keep something in a safety deposit box": This is the standard phrase for stating where an item is stored.
- He has his coin collection in a safety deposit box for security.
Variants and Related Words
- Safe-deposit box (n): An alternative, equally common spelling for "safety deposit box."
- Strongbox (n): A general term for a sturdy, lockable box for valuables, which may not be located in a bank.
- Vault (n): The secure room in a bank where safety deposit boxes are located.
Synonyms
- Secure storage box
- Bank box
- Lockbox
Related Phrases
- Safety deposit box key: The specific key required, often used with a guard key held by the bank, to open the box.
- I need to find my safety deposit box key to retrieve the documents.
Notes
The term is a compound noun. Its primary and most specific meaning refers to the bank-hired container. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions outside of its literal context.
Noun
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a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
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