safe-deposit

Vault box type

Safe-deposit describes a secure storage arrangement, typically at a bank, where valuables are kept under lock and key.

A safe-deposit box is a small metal container housed in a bank vault that customers rent to store important documents, jewelry, or other items they want protected from theft or disaster.

The term emphasizes both safety and the act of depositing something for safekeeping.

Access usually requires a key held by the renter plus one held by the bank.

vault

box

Lidded storage container

valuables · jewelry · documents · heirlooms · gold · silver · certificates · deeds · wills · bonds

safekeeping

storage

Space for keeping goods

safeguarding · insurance · inventory · privacy · confidentiality · executor · inheritance · backup · irreplaceable · sentimental

security

key

Lock-opening device

  • lockMechanism requiring a key
  • combinationJoining of multiple elements
  • guardWatchful defensive attention

surveillance · alarm · monitoring · fireproof · waterproof · tamper-proof · biometric · time-lock · reinforced · armored

banking

bank

Place holding deposits

access · fee · signature · authorization · account · holder · annual · contract · terms · withdrawal

Opposites
security level

safe-depositunprotected

Without safeguard or shield

exposed · insecure · unsecured · open shelf · cardboard box

location/custody

safe-depositself-storage

Rented space for possessions

sock drawer · cookie jar · home safe · on-premises · in-house

accessibility

safe-depositopen access

Free public scholarly content

on-hand · grab-and-go · everyday carry

Family

safe, safety, unsafe, deposit, safeguard, safely, deposited, safekeeping, depose

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G