Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Depository

//dɪˈpɑzɪtɔɹi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping, or preservation.

    "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures."

  2. 2
    a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping wordnet
  3. 3
    A trustee; a depositary.

    "depository library"

Etymology

From Medieval Latin dēpositōrium, from Latin dēpositum, past participle of dēpōnō.

See also for "depository"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: depository