What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
repository
Example
The museum has a repository of ancient artifacts. [repository: noun]
Example
The company's repository of customer data is accessible to authorized employees. [repository: noun]
vault
Example
The bank keeps its cash reserves in a vault. [vault: noun]
Example
The family took shelter in the vault during the tornado. [vault: noun]
Example
She won the gold medal in the pole-vaulting event. [pole-vaulting: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Repository is more commonly used than vault in everyday language, especially in academic, scientific, or business contexts. Vault is more commonly used in financial or security contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between repository and vault?
Both repository and vault are formal words, but repository is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, while vault is more specific and associated with formal or technical language.
