Noun (1)
archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers Verb (2)vaulted over the obstacle with easeNoun (2)
a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer
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Noun
Wellness, Fitness, and Amenities Chuan Body + Soul transforms a former bank vault into a wellness hub.—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Think of it as putting your credit file in a vault.—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Once lagging peers, Klarna has vaulted ahead of traditional lenders and even some big technology companies on this metric, showing what happens when automation, machine learning, and ruthless cost control are fused into a single operating model.—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 In doing so, Tumi has redefined what premium luggage means, delivering the industry a masterclass in vaulting from pure function into the realm of cultural spirit.—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vault
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English vaute, voute, borrowed from Anglo-French voute, volte, going back to Vulgar Latin *volvita "turn, arched structure," noun derivative from feminine of *volvitus, re-formation of Latin volūtus, past participle of volvere "to travel (a circular course), bring round, roll" — more at wallow entry 1
Verb (1)
Middle English vowten, borrowed from Anglo-French vouter, verbal derivative of voutevault entry 1
Verb (2)
probably borrowed from Middle French vouster "to turn about (on horseback), wheel, prance," going back to Vulgar Latin *volvitāre, frequentative of Latin volvere "to travel (a circular course), bring round, roll" — more at wallow entry 1
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