Phrase guide

safe-deposit box

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A fireproof metal box for holding personal valuables; (usually specifically) one stored in a secure vault such as a bank vault or (in some countries) a post office..

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: safe, strongbox, lockbox

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: safebox, safe, strongbox, lockbox

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: safe-deposit, safety-deposit, safety deposit box, deposit box, lockbox

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: strongbox, deedbox

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tallelokero — box for holding valuables safe
  • Hebrew: כספת פרטית בחדר כספות בבנק — box for holding valuables safe
  • Italian: cassetta di sicurezza — box for holding valuables safe
  • Japanese: 貸金庫 (kashikinko) — box for holding valuables safe
  • Korean: 대여금고 (daeyeogeumgo) — box for holding valuables safe
  • Norwegian Bokmål: bankboks — box for holding valuables safe
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: bankboks — box for holding valuables safe
  • Polish: skrytka depozytowa — box for holding valuables safe
  • Spanish: caja de seguridad — box for holding valuables safe
  • Swedish: bankfack — box for holding valuables safe