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safe-deposit box

safe-deposit box
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [seyf-di-poz-it boks]
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [seyf-di-poz-it boks]

Definition of safe-deposit box words

  • noun safe-deposit box a lockable metal box or drawer, especially in a bank vault, used for safely storing valuable papers, jewelry, etc. 1

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Origin of safe-deposit box

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Safe-deposit box

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

safe-deposit box popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for safe-deposit box

noun safe-deposit box

  • depository — A depository is a place where objects can be stored safely.

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