Clues for the word "DEPOSIT"

We've had 71 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 156 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on July 22, 2026.

Definition of deposit

n. - To lay down; to place; to put; to let fall or throw down (as sediment); as, a crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand; the waters deposited a rich alluvium.
n. - To lay up or away for safe keeping; to put up; to store; as, to deposit goods in a warehouse.
n. - To lodge in some one's hands for safe keeping; to commit to the custody of another; to intrust; esp., to place in a bank, as a sum of money subject to order.
n. - To lay aside; to rid one's self of.
v. t. - That which is deposited, or laid or thrown down; as, a deposit in a flue; especially, matter precipitated from a solution (as the siliceous deposits of hot springs), or that which is mechanically deposited (as the mud, gravel, etc., deposits of a river).
v. t. - A natural occurrence of a useful mineral under the conditions to invite exploitation.
v. t. - That which is placed anywhere, or in any one's hands, for safe keeping; something intrusted to the care of another; esp., money lodged with a bank or banker, subject to order; anything given as pledge or security.
v. t. - A bailment of money or goods to be kept gratuitously for the bailor.
v. t. - Money lodged with a party as earnest or security for the performance of a duty assumed by the person depositing.
v. t. - A place of deposit; a depository.