vault

noun
UK: /vɔːlt/
US: /vɔːlt/

  1. A room or space used for safe storage, often underground.

    1. The bank keeps money in the vault.
    2. The valuable painting was secured in a vault beneath the museum for safekeeping.

  2. A secure container or room for storing valuables.

    1. She locked her jewelry in the vault.
    2. He deposited the rare coins in a bank vault for added security.

  3. An arched structure forming a roof or ceiling.

    1. The church has a high, stone vault.
    2. The ceiling of the ancient library was a beautiful example of a barrel vault.

Synonyms

safe leap jump
vault verb

  1. To jump over something while supporting oneself with one's hands.

    1. He can vault over the fence easily.
    2. The athlete attempted to vault the obstacle but stumbled during the approach.

  2. To move or rise suddenly and rapidly.

    1. The price of gas began to vault.
    2. Her career began to vault forward after she got promoted to lead designer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vault" in English means: A room or space used for safe storage, often underground., A secure container or room for storing valuables., An arched structure forming a roof or ceiling..

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

Synonyms for "vault": safe, leap, jump.

Example usage of "vault": "The bank keeps money in the vault.". More examples on the page.