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
  • The track’s sudden end is the only reminder that Songs in the Key of Life EP is definitionally a collection of outtakes, songs Wonder decided to leave in the vaults.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vaults
Noun
  • This $14 set is a fraction of the price of many portable safes and can come in handy throughout your entire trip.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2026.

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