1. places where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Usage: plural of depository
2. institutions that hold and safeguard financial securities or documents
Usage: finance; banking

Examples

• The museum uses several depositories to store its extensive art collection.
• Banks serve as depositories for important financial documents.
• The company maintains depositories in three different cities for security.
• Government depositories house classified materials and records.
• Digital depositories are becoming more common for storing electronic files.
• The library’s rare book depositories require special climate control.
• Financial depositories must follow strict regulatory guidelines.