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

The book, which has been in the safekeeping of the Van Eeghen family for more than three centuries, contains approximately thirty drawings, many of which depict biblical scenes. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

Other tasks she highlights include checking that your windshield washer fluid is rated for freezing temperatures and placing some gloves and a blanket in the trunk for safekeeping. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026

The company also managed to ship the blueprints for Schlumberger’s many inventions to Texas, for safekeeping, out of German hands. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026

So, the bathroom is definitely not the place to keep any home videos for safekeeping. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

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