safety-deposit
Definition
Noun: A secure, fireproof metal container, typically rented within a bank vault, designed for the safe storage of valuable personal items, documents, or assets.
Usage
The term "safety-deposit" is used to refer to the physical box itself and, by extension, the service of renting such a box. It is commonly used in the context of banking and personal security. - We keep our family's important documents in a safety-deposit box at the bank. - After the burglary, she was relieved her jewelry was in her safety-deposit.
Advanced Usage
- "safety-deposit box": This is the most common full term, specifying the container. The hyphen is often retained in this compound form.
- He rented a safety-deposit box to store the rare coin collection.
Variants and Related Words
- Safe-deposit box: A common synonym with identical meaning. The terms "safety-deposit" and "safe-deposit" are used interchangeably.
- Strongbox: A more general term for a sturdy lockable box for valuables, not necessarily located in a bank.
- Bank vault: The secure room where safety-deposit boxes are housed.
Synonyms
- Strongbox
- Lockbox
- Safe-deposit box
- Secure container
Related Phrases
- To rent a safety-deposit box: The standard phrase for acquiring one.
- It is advisable to rent a safety-deposit box for your passport and property deeds.
- Safety-deposit key: Refers to one of the two keys (customer and bank) required to open the box.
- He lost his safety-deposit key and had to follow the bank's procedure to regain access.
Noun
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a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
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