safes
/seɪfs/
NOUN
1. Secure containers for storing valuables
Boxes, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
1.1. Locked storage containers for valuables
Secure containers used to store and protect money, jewelry, important documents, and other valuable possessions from theft or loss.
Synonyms
- strongboxes
- lockboxes
- safe-deposit boxes
- vaults
- security boxes
- chests
- coffers
Examples
- The hotel room provided peace of mind with its built-in safes for guests' belongings.
- In the antique shop, the ornate safes showcased intricate craftsmanship from the past.
- Security measures were heightened, with multiple safes strategically placed in the jewelry store.
- At the museum, priceless artifacts were stored in climate-controlled safes for preservation.
- The high-tech office complex featured state-of-the-art safes to protect sensitive information.