Definition

A location where items are stored or kept safe, often for future use or protection.

Example

The bank serves as a depository for valuable items and documents.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the old depository downtown?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's a really interesting place with lots of historical documents.

That sounds cool! I would love to check out the depository sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Depository → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word refers to a place where things are placed down or stored away for safekeeping.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where items are 'placed down' ('ponere') for safekeeping — that's what a depository is.

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