depository
Depository (noun) means a place where things are stored for safekeeping, such as a warehouse or vault. Example: “The old cathedral serves as a depository for centuries of religious artefacts.”
How to use depository
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA safe place where things are kept, or the person/place responsible for holding them.
Don't mix up with "depot", which is more about transport or storage of goods and vehicles rather than safekeeping.
Word forms
depositories plural
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The old cathedral serves as a _____ for centuries of religious artefacts.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin depositorium, built on Latin depositum, "something set down" — the same root as deposit.
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Rhymes for depository
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What does “depository” mean?
The word “depository” means a place where things are stored for safekeeping, such as a warehouse or vault. In plain terms, a safe place where things are kept, or the person/place responsible for holding them.
How do you pronounce “depository”?
“Depository” is pronounced dih-PO-ziht-ree (/dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “depository” in a sentence?
Here is “depository” used in a sentence: “The old cathedral serves as a depository for centuries of religious artefacts.”
What is the opposite of “depository”?
The opposite of “depository” — its antonyms — is nondepository.
What part of speech is “depository”?
“Depository” is a noun.
Where does the word “depository” come from?
The word “depository” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin depositorium, built on Latin depositum, "something set down" — the same root as deposit.
How many meanings does “depository” have?
“Depository” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place where things are stored for safekeeping, such as a warehouse or vault.