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Variant of depository

depository Definition

de·posi·tory (dē päz′ə tôr′ē, di-)

noun pl. depositories -·ries

  1. a place where things are put for safekeeping; storehouse
  2. a trustee; depositary

Etymology: LL depositorium: see deposit

depositories Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • other: Balls ride to the top before dropping into dump trucks or other inventive ball depositories.

Noun used with modifier

  • security: Domestic bonds are issued in local currency into national central securities depositories.