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depositor

/dɪˈpɑː.zɪ.tɚ/
de · pos · i · tor
Plural:depositors
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depositor Lexical Profile

depositor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or organization that places money in a bank or other financial institution for safekeeping or investment.

Example

"Federal insurance protects each depositor up to the legal limit in the event of a bank failure."

2

A mechanical device or industrial machine used in commercial food production to dispense measured portions of batter, dough, icing, or filling onto a tray or conveyor.

Example

"The commercial bakery installed a high-speed depositor to portion cupcake batter accurately into the pans."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'depositor' (a person who places money in a bank) with 'depository' (a building, room, or institution where money or valuables are stored for safekeeping).

• Rhymes for depositor

• Nearby Words

depose
deposit
deposition
depositor
depository
depot
deprave

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the verb 'deposit' (from Latin depositus, past participle of deponere meaning 'to lay down' or 'to entrust') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depositor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depositor
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