safekeeping

noun

safe·​keep·​ing ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ 

1

: the act or process of preserving in safety

2

: the state of being preserved in safety

Synonyms of safekeeping

• custody
• care

Examples of safekeeping in a Sentence

His will is in safekeeping with his lawyer.

while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping

Recent Examples on the Web

As an incentive for the temporary use of other people’s money, the storing merchant might add a small sum when returning the original amount given for safekeeping — interest — although major religions initially banned this. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025

Protect patio cushions When out of season, patio cushions can be stored in storage bags for safekeeping until next spring and summer. —Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025

The official said before the demolition, a thorough preservation process was conducted to remove and relocate historic items for safekeeping. —Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025

The prosecutor will ultimately decide whether the parents will be charged with improper storage and safekeeping of firearms or other potential crimes, Cappetto noted. —Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing safekeeping

• for safekeeping

Rhymes for safekeeping

• recordkeeping
• beekeeping
• bookkeeping
• gatekeeping
• housekeeping
• peacekeeping
• timekeeping
• beeping
• creeping
• heaping
• keeping
• leaping

Kids Definition

safekeeping

noun

safe·​keep·​ing ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ 

: protection sense 1, custody