WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈsafe-deˌpos•it ˌbox, n. [countable]
  1. a lockable metal box, esp. in a bank vault, for storing valuables. Also called ˈsafe•ty-deˌpos•it ˌbox.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
safe′-deposit box′, 
  1. a lockable metal box or drawer, esp. in a bank vault, used for safely storing valuable papers, jewelry, etc.
Also, safety-deposit box. 
  • 1880–85, American.

'safe-deposit box' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bank box - safe - safe-deposit - safety-deposit box

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