Synonyms of vault

vault 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈvȯlt 

as in tomb

an underground burial chamber

archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tomb
• mausoleum
• crypt
• catacomb(s)
• sepulchre
• sepulture

vault

2 of 3

noun (2)

as in leap

an act of leaping into the air

a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• spring
• bounce
• bound
• skip
• pounce
• caper
• attack
• lope
• dive
• gambado
• plunge
• gambol
• capriole
• pitch

vault

3 of 3

verb

as in to leap

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

vaulted over the obstacle with ease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• bound
• spring
• bounce
• skip
• hurdle
• pounce
• attack
• leapfrog
• romp
• caper
• lope
• cavort
• frolic
• gambol
• buck
• skyrocket
• capriole
• shoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vault

Noun

Here’s everything to know about the Spencer Tiara, from its storied history to which of Diana’s relatives brought it out of the vault in 2018. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick. — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Iowa Cubs/Michael Hill Berkshire Hathaway sharply increased its stake in Alphabet in the second quarter, vaulting the Google parent into its three biggest stock holdings. — Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Call him Fernando the Super Sub on this day — and because of him, the Padres were able to outlast the Brewers and vault two teams to land on the second spot in the wild-card race. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026