depository
noun
de·pos·i·to·ry
di-ˈpä-zə-ˌtȯr-ē 
plural depositories
1
: depositary sense 1
a depository of ancient tradition
2
: a place where something is placed or deposited especially for safekeeping
a book depository
a depository for government funds
Synonyms
Examples of depository in a Sentence
The bank is used as a depository for government funds.
Recent Examples on the Web
Man-Yee Lee, spokesperson for the depository, said drills are important, but their approach to recalls is to be preventive rather than reactive.
—
Vivian La, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Last year’s initiative by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Singapore Exchange to allow investors to access securities traded in either exchange via a depository receipt is a good start.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024
But as of March 2020, the Federal Reserve in the U.S. set reserve requirements to zero for all depository institutions.
—D. Scott Kenik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, the platform has significant competition from the likes of Roku and Tubi, which have depositories of Asian content, and more obviously direct rivals such as Kocowa.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for depository 
Vivian La, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Last year’s initiative by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Singapore Exchange to allow investors to access securities traded in either exchange via a depository receipt is a good start.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024
But as of March 2020, the Federal Reserve in the U.S. set reserve requirements to zero for all depository institutions.
—D. Scott Kenik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of course, the platform has significant competition from the likes of Roku and Tubi, which have depositories of Asian content, and more obviously direct rivals such as Kocowa.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for depository
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'depository.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near depository
Cite this Entry
“Depository.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depository. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
depository
noun
de·pos·i·to·ry
di-ˈpäz-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
plural depositories
: a place where something is deposited especially for safekeeping
Legal Definition
depository
noun
de·pos·i·to·ry
di-ˈpä-zə-ˌtōr-ē
plural depositories
1
: a place where something is deposited especially for safekeeping
night depository
specifically
: a bank chosen for the depositing of government funds
2
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share