caissons

plural of caisson

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Noun
  • Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • On Piazza del Parlamento, right across from Italy’s political center, a former Bank of Italy building has swapped its vaults and boardrooms for marble bathrooms, gourmet meals, and an underground spa.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The featherweight body is made from slash-resistant material, with locking compartments and zippered pockets that allow for quick and secure access to your daily essentials.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
  • Adjust the shelves inside to fit your shoes, then store up to 16 pairs in the four different storage compartments.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The remains of the girls, who were students at Utumishi Girls Academy, were placed in white coffins adorned with flowers and topped with their portraits.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • Archaeologists have previously identified mudbrick and limestone burial structures, fragments of coffins, inscribed limestone blocks, and a Roman-period coin.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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