English Dictionary

Definition of “safe-deposit”

safe-deposit or safety-deposit

1. a place or building with facilities for the safe storage of money or valuables
2. (as modifier) ⇒ a safe-deposit box

Deputies found about $40,000, and expected to find the rest in a safe-deposit box at a bank in Mississippi.

canada.com (2004)

He also gave her a key to a safe-deposit box, number 718, held at the Arab Bank on the Edgware Road.

Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)

Stephanie presented her key and was shown to the vault containing the safe-deposit boxes.

Mark Burnell CHAMELEON (2002)

Your mother wasn't so proud,' he said, and she remembered safe-deposit box number 718 sliding back into its wall.

Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)

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