Bank Vault (Noun)
Meaning
A strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bank's vault was said to be impenetrable, with alarms and motion detectors to prevent any would-be thieves.
- The museum's most valuable artifacts were stored in a state-of-the-art vault deep beneath the building.
- The bank manager led the group to the vault, where they were shown the gold reserves.
- The company's financial records were kept in a fireproof vault to protect against data loss.
- The thieves attempted to crack the vault, but the combination lock proved to be too secure.