vault — a secure room or compartment for storing valuables
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a secure room or compartment for storing valuables
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɔːlt/
Example Sentences
- The spy tried to break into the vault, but forgot he needed a gym membership first to practice pole vaulting.
- After winning the lottery, her social status vaulted from unknown to celebrity overnight.
- The medieval church's stone vault has survived earthquakes, wars, and my grandmother's opera singing.
vault
NOUN[/vɔːlt/]
a secure room or compartment for storing valuables
Secure vault storing precious valuables
The vault shows a fault, marked by traces of salt!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'volte' meaning a turn or arch, derived from Latin 'voltus' (turned), related to 'volvere' meaning to turn or roll. The architectural sense of an arched roof developed into the modern meaning of a secure storage room.
Breakdown
From Old French 'volte' (arch/turn) from Latin 'volvere' (to turn/roll) + -ult (variant ending) = vault (arched structure, then secure room)
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📝Examples
“The spy tried to break into the vault, but forgot he needed a gym membership first to practice pole vaulting.”
“After winning the lottery, her social status vaulted from unknown to celebrity overnight.”
“The medieval church's stone vault has survived earthquakes, wars, and my grandmother's opera singing.”
“The athlete vaulted over the bar with such grace that even gravity applauded.”
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