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Synonyms & Similar Words
cellar
crypt
chamber
repository
storehouse
depository
archive
strongroom
safe
strongbox
coffer
chest
trunk
locker
compartment
alcove
niche
cavity
hollow
recess
chamber
room
closet
cupboard
pantry
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warehouse
silo
bunker
shelter
hideaway
cachet
hoard
stash
cache
stockpile
accumulation
collection
treasury
arsenal
armory
Meaning of Vault
A vault is a securely enclosed space, often underground, used for storing valuable items or protecting people.
Definitions
- A room or chamber, typically made of stone, brick, or concrete, used for storing valuable items such as money, jewels, or important documents
- A secure, enclosed space, often underground, used for protecting people, such as a bomb shelter or a safe room
- A leap or jump, especially over an obstacle, using the hands or a pole for propulsion
Etymology of Vault
The word "vault" comes from the Old French "vaulte," meaning "arch" or "curve," which is derived from the Latin "volta," meaning "turn" or "bend"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a securely enclosed space, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various types of storage spaces and protective structures
Example Uses
- The bank's vault was said to be impenetrable, with layers of steel and concrete protecting the valuable contents
- The family built a vault in their backyard to serve as a bomb shelter in case of an emergency
- The gymnast performed a perfect vault, landing smoothly on the mat after clearing the obstacle
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exposure
vulnerability
openness
accessibility
fragility
weakness
susceptibility
receptivity
proneness
insecurity
instability
precariousness
danger
risk
hazard
peril
threat
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
obscurity
uncertainty
indefiniteness
unclearness
unsteadiness