deposit

verb

Save Word

de·pos·it | \ di-ˈpä-zət

deposited\ di-ˈpä-zə-təd

, -ˈpäz-təd \; depositing\ di-ˈpä-zə-tiŋ

, -ˈpäz-tiŋ \

Definition of deposit

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge depositing her tools in the trunk of the car especially, economics : to put in a bank having your paycheck automatically deposited into your bank account

2a : to lay down : place deposited himself in the chair next to me

b : to let fall (something, such as sediment) layers of mud that had been deposited by the flood

intransitive verb

: to become deposited

deposit

noun

Definition of deposit (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the state of being deposited

2 : something placed for safekeeping: such as

a : money deposited in a bank making a deposit or a withdrawal a deposit of $3,000

b : money given as a pledge or down payment put down a deposit on a new house

3 : a place of deposit : depository

4 : an act of laying or putting something or someone down : an act of depositing the deposit of boulders by ancient glaciers

5a : something laid down especially : matter deposited by a natural process sandy deposits at the river's mouth fatty deposits in the arteries

b geology : a natural accumulation (as of iron ore, coal, or gas)

Other Words from deposit Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About deposit

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms & Antonyms for deposit

Synonyms: Verb

bank

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Verb

withdraw

Examples of deposit in a Sentence

Verb Your paycheck will be automatically deposited into your account. I deposited over $3,000 this afternoon. Please deposit your things in your room and return to the hotel lobby. The taxi deposited us at the train station. Noun Our records show that she made a large deposit to her account earlier in the month. If you return that empty soda can, you'll get back the five-cent deposit you paid when you bought the soda. The rental car company requires a deposit for drivers under the age of 25. a deposit of mud left by the flood He had surgery to remove calcium deposits from his knee. the buildup of fat deposits in the arteries Their company has discovered new oil deposits below the ocean floor.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Make sure rain barrel seals keep out mosquitoes looking for a place to deposit their eggs. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021 The company said on Monday that users in Singapore will no longer be able to deposit fiat currencies, perform spot-trades or purchase any cryptocurrencies on its global platform, Binance.com, starting October 26. — Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021 In the next few weeks, the company will roll out a feature that allows customers to deposit any portion of their paycheck directly into Coinbase. — Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2021 The happy blue-sky-morning’s task to deposit the D and sign out of grad school turned into . . . — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2021 Some banks were unable to absorb all the money that corporations wanted to deposit. — Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2021 The cryptocurrency exchange will now allow customers to deposit fiat via Apple Pay and Google Pay. — Chris Smith, BGR, 8 Aug. 2021 According to court filings, Stilley would then deposit the checks in a special type of bank account used by lawyers for clients’ funds, from which checks were written to himself and his partner. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2021 The rules are simple: Force a turnover, then promptly deposit the football into the bucket with a bit of dunk-contest flair. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 9 Aug. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In the six-episode series, Hamilton helps transform the residences of renters in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, without doing major renovations that would lose them their security deposit. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 29 Sep. 2021 City staff members also recommended increasing the resident utility account deposit to $150, which reflects the average monthly residential bill. — Brandi Addison, Dallas News, 23 Sep. 2021 The deposit on the McDonald’s coffee cup being tested in England is only a pound, equivalent to $1.36. — Katie Deighton, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2021 Now, the deposit would double to 10 cents, starting in January 2024. — Christopher Keating, courant.com, 21 Sep. 2021 Nevertheless, Kurt Taylor, the Charleston County administrator, agreed to Aon’s argument and signed an agreement eliminating the $1.3 million deposit. — Joe Rubin, The New Republic, 17 Sep. 2021 And together, these preserve for us the deposit of faith given to the apostles by our Lord. — Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 15 Sep. 2021 That shall include attention to remaining funds on deposit in the museum's account. — Chris Mayhew, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2021 For parents of children ages 6 through 17, the monthly electronic deposit or check could be up to $250 per child. — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2021

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'deposit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More About deposit

Dictionary Entries Near deposit

deposer

deposit

deposit account

Statistics for deposit

Last Updated

9 Oct 2021

Cite this Entry

“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deposit. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for deposit

deposit

verb

English Language Learners Definition of deposit

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to put (money) in a bank account

: to put or leave (someone or something) in a particular place

: to leave an amount of (something, such as sand, snow, or mud) on a surface or area especially over a period of time

deposit

noun

English Language Learners Definition of deposit (Entry 2 of 2)

: an amount of money that is put in a bank account

: money that you give someone when you agree to buy something (such as a house or car)

: money that you pay when you buy or rent something and that you can get back if you return the thing or leave it in good condition

See the full definition for deposit in the English Language Learners Dictionary

deposit

verb

de·pos·it | \ di-ˈpä-zət

deposited; depositing

Kids Definition of deposit

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to place for or as if for safekeeping I deposited money in the bank.

2 : to give as a pledge that a purchase will be made or a service used He deposited ten dollars on a new bicycle.

3 : to lay down : put He deposited his books on the table.

4 : to let fall or sink Layers of mud were deposited by flood waters.

deposit

noun

Kids Definition of deposit (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the state of being deposited money on deposit

2 : money that is deposited

3 : something given as a pledge or as part payment He put a deposit of ten dollars on a new bicycle.

4 : something laid or thrown down A deposit of mud was left by the flood.

5 : mineral matter built up in nature a coal deposit

deposit

transitive verb

de·pos·it | \ di-ˈpäz-ət

deposited\ -ˈpäz-ət-əd, -ˈpäz-təd

\; depositing\ -ˈpäz-ət-iŋ, -ˈpäz-tiŋ

Medical Definition of deposit

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to lay down or foster the accumulation of as a deposit crystals are deposited in the articular cartilage, the synovium, and the capsule — Medical Radiography & Photography

deposit

noun

Medical Definition of deposit (Entry 2 of 2)

: matter laid down or accumulated especially in a living organism by a normal or abnormal process removal of calcium deposits in his knees by arthroscopic surgery

Keep scrolling for more

deposit

transitive verb

de·pos·it | \ di-ˈpä-zət

Legal Definition of deposit

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to place for safekeeping or as security may deposit the property with the court especially : to put in a bank account

2 in the civil law of Louisiana : to place (movable property) under a deposit the depository can not make use of the thing deposited — Louisiana Civil Code

deposit

noun

Legal Definition of deposit (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the state of being deposited (as in an account) holding the property on deposit — compare escrow, trust

2 : something placed for safekeeping: as

a : money deposited in a bank especially to one's credit

— demand deposit

: a bank deposit that can be withdrawn without prior notice

— general deposit

: a deposit of money in a bank that is to the credit of the depositor thereby giving the depositor the right to money and creating a debtor-creditor relationship

— special deposit

: a deposit that is made for a specific purpose, that is to be returned to the depositor, and that creates a bailment or trust

— time deposit

: a bank deposit that can be withdrawn only after a set period of time or with prior notice

b : something given as security — see also security deposit

Note: A deposit may be applied to a purchase price or may be considered partial payment.

3 in the civil law of Louisiana

a : the gratuitous transfer of possession of movable property to another for a limited time or specified purpose such that the depositary is liable to some extent for loss or damage to the property — see also sequestration — compare bailment, hiring, loan for consumption and loan for use at loan

Note: Like the common-law bailment, the civil law deposit requires either actual or constructive delivery.

— necessary deposit

: a deposit compelled by a sudden emergency

Note: The Louisiana Civil Code deems the deposit of travelers' belongings with an innkeeper a necessary deposit.

— voluntary deposit

: a deposit that is made by the mutual consent of the depositor and depositary

Note: The consent required may be express or implied, and because of the requirements of consent, only persons with the capacity to contract can make a voluntary deposit.

b : the movable property that is the object of a deposit the depositary is bound to use the same diligence in preserving the deposit that he uses in preserving his own property — Louisiana Civil Code

4 : an act of depositing upon the deposit of the money in the escrow account

5 : depository night deposit