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noun (1)

ˈvȯlt How to pronounce vault (audio)
Definition of vaultnext
as in tomb
an underground burial chamber archaeologists were thrilled to discover an ancient vault that hadn't been looted by grave robbers

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vault

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noun (2)

as in leap
an act of leaping into the air a vault over the car's hood by the frightened deer

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vault

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verb

as in to leap
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air vaulted over the obstacle with ease

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Recent Examples of vault
Noun
After Diana’s 1996 divorce from then-Prince Charles, the Lover’s Knot Tiara went back into Queen Elizabeth’s royal vault. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 With just vault to go, her Yurchenko double full was icing on the cake. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
The problem is that UNC did not need to be vaulted onto the national college football scene, with a brand that had already established a name behind past success, even if that spotlight had dimmed in previous years. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The goal vaulted Debinha into first place on the NWSL’s career scoring leaderboard. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vault
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vault
  1. tomb
  2. leap
  3. jump
  4. mausoleum
  5. hop
  6. crypt
Noun
  • Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors can view artifacts that museum officials say offer a rare look at discoveries from ancient Egypt, including objects unearthed by archaeologists and items made of gold from tombs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tomb
Noun
  • If previous seasons are of any indication, another leap is awaiting Coker in 2026.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, Frost credited Milton’s leap to having already been in his system, playing for parts of the previous year.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of leap
Verb
  • While only a modest change, July marks the first time in 15 months that egg prices jumped month-over-month.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Navy Times and Stars and Stripes reported several instances of crew members on the vessel attempting to jump overboard.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of jump
Noun
  • In a letter read to commissioners, Beatrice Brickell urged commissioners to keep the cottage in Brickell, suggesting it could be relocated to the city’s bayfront Brickell Park, where the family mausoleum is.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • In ancient times, the Turkish Riviera town of Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus, and its famed mausoleum was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of mausoleum
Verb
  • The pools are worth the visit alone—killer views, and plenty of space to hop around to keep the scenery fresh.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Players hopped golf cart rides to class, on the rare occasion that the class wasn’t online.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hop
Noun
  • Call it the canary yellow uniforms in the coal mine — except the Red Sox have shot up the elevator shaft, bursting from their subterranean crypt.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The hotel reopened in late 2025 as a 28-room property with a subterranean spa housing indoor and outdoor pools, two indoor saunas, a steam room and a hammam, all carved into what was once the monastery’s cellar and crypt.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of crypt

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