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View synonyms for safety-deposit box

safety-deposit box

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Word History and Origins

Origin of safety-deposit box1

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

This was material that was buried for safekeeping, almost like a safety deposit box that was never claimed.

Scattergood took possession of this sentence and placed it in the safety-deposit box of his memory.

As a matter of prudence, he had rented a safety-deposit box at the Crdit Lyonnais in which to keep it.

Then—then—Oh, well, hire me a safety deposit box and buy me a lot of Liberty bonds.

As was his custom with important papers, Mr. Stower would not trust even a safety deposit box with the custody of his will.

The package was found by his executor sealed in a safety deposit box.

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