safe-deposit boxes

noun

plural of safe-deposit box
as in vaults
a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe kept the deed to the house in a safe-deposit box at the bank

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  1. vaults
  2. safes
Noun
  • Nature’s underground vaults Scaling hydrogen into a major energy source depends largely on securing viable, high-capacity storage sites.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Swift’s propensity for clearing her musical vaults answers to a more-is-better audience ethos.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of vaults
Noun
  • Head into the remainder of the year with travel essentials that offer a little extra peace of mind, including luggage locks, portable travel safes, and personal alarms that can help deter pickpockets.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of safes
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“Safe-deposit boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe-deposit%20boxes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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