safety

noun
UK: /ˈseɪfti/
US: /ˈseɪfti/

  1. The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury.

    1. Your safety is our main concern, so please follow these rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company improved safety standards to protect its workers from accidents. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device or mechanism designed to prevent accidents or unintended operation.

    1. Always engage the safety on the gun before cleaning it so no one gets hurt. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car is equipped with advanced safety features such as airbags and ABS brakes. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place or situation where someone or something is not in danger or at risk.

    1. The refugees sought safety in a neighboring country to escape the war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climber reached the safety of the ledge after a difficult ascent to the mountain top. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

security defense protection well-being welfare safeguard
safety adjective

  1. Relating to or designed to ensure freedom from danger, risk, or injury.

    1. We need to buy a safety helmet before we start biking today in the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new safety regulations aim to protect employees from workplace hazards. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "safety" in English means: The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury., A device or mechanism designed to prevent accidents or unintended operation., A place or situation where someone or something is not in danger or at risk..

The phonetic transcription of "safety" is /ˈseɪfti/ in British English and /ˈseɪfti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "safety": security, defense, protection, well-being, welfare, safeguard.

Example usage of "safety": "Your safety is our main concern, so please follow these rules.". More examples on the page.