deposit
noun
Definitions of deposit noun
substance
- C2CountableUncountable
A substance or layer left behind, typically after a liquid has been removed.
Pour the wine carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
A white, chalky buildup often forms inside pipes and kettles in areas with hard water.
The floodwater left a substantial layer of mud across the entire ground floor of the building.
layer
- C2Countablegeologyspecialized
A layer that has formed beneath the ground, particularly over an extended period.
Mineral, oil, and coal layers.
Geologists are examining the sedimentary layers in the region to understand its geological history.
A new natural gas deposit was discovered in that area.
money
- C1Countable
A payment made, typically into a bank account.
A minimum initial deposit of $500 is required to open the account.
I made a deposit into my account today.
For convenience, you can directly deposit the check into your account.
- C1Countable
A sum of money paid when renting an item, which is returned when the item is returned.
The yacht rental is £2,000 per week, plus a £200 refundable deposit.
A 10p deposit is charged on each bottle, refundable upon return of the empty container.
The car rental company requires a security deposit that will be refunded upon return of the vehicle.
payment
- B1Countable
An initial payment made as part of the total cost of something.
The clerk mentioned that a £10 deposit would hold the dress for me.
We paid a £5,000 deposit on the house, with the remaining amount due in four weeks.
We require an initial deposit to secure your booking.
verb
Definitions of deposit verb
leave
- TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To leave or put something somewhere.
After the floodwaters receded, they deposited mud over the entire area.
The bus left me stranded in a remote location.
Cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species.
money
- C1Transitive
To put something valuable, especially money, into a bank or safe.
The bank has a night safe outside where you can deposit funds at your convenience.
I deposited £500 into my account this morning.
She regularly deposits her valuable jewelry in the bank safe.
payment
- Transitive
To pay an amount of money as an initial payment or security for a purchase or service.
We had to pay a $1,000 security deposit to the landlord to cover potential damage to the property.
You pay a 20 percent deposit now and the remaining balance upon delivery of the car.
They requested a deposit to secure the reservation.
Idioms
- on deposit
Refers to money that is saved in a bank or similar financial institution.
• She keeps most of her money on deposit in the credit union.