A sum of money placed or kept in a bank account, usually to gain interest. She made a deposit of $500 into her savings account.
A layer or mass of accumulated matter. The river left a deposit of silt on the banks after the flood.
A sum of money given as a first installment or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later. He paid a deposit of $200 to secure the apartment.
A natural accumulation of minerals or other geological materials. The region is known for its rich deposits of coal.
The act of placing or putting something or someone somewhere. The deposit of the artifacts into the museum's collection took place last week.