deposit

deposit

noun

Definition of DEPOSIT

1

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid <a deposit of silt on the river bed>

Synonyms deposition, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings

Related Words lees; ooze, silt, sludge; dross, slag, waste

2

a collection of things kept available for future use or need <a deposit of ammunition under lock and key>

Synonyms cache, deposit, hoard, reserve

Related Words budget, fund, nest egg; armory, arsenal, bank, pool, reservoir, stock, stockpile, supply; accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering

3

a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose <made a deposit at the bank every week>

Synonyms account, budget, deposit, kitty, nest egg, pool

Related Words chest, coffer(s); assets, savings, savings account; bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure; petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money