vault-worthy

See also: vaultworthy

English

Alternative forms

• vaultworthy

Etymology

From vault +‎ -worthy.

Adjective

vault-worthy (comparative more vault-worthy, superlative most vault-worthy)

1. Valuable; worth preserving; worth saving for later use.
   • 2006 June 15, Lisa Provence, “HOTSEAT- Last train to Clerksville: Keeping the board running on time”, in The Hook:

     When Ella Carey promises something will be kept "in the vault," it's a lot safer bet than the same vow from a blabber-mouthed Seinfeld cast member, who notoriously spilled the beans anytime a secret was dubbed vault-worthy.

   • 2007 April 5, Julie Rawe, “Student Stuntmen”, in Time:

     Google parkour, campus and map, and you'll find […] photos, taken at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, of vault-worthy railings and bulwarks galore.

   • 2008 January 29, Chuck Bennett, “A Grand Night affair lived up to its billing”, in The Detroit News:

     In the regal style of society parties past, nearly 600 guests donned opulent black tie attire -- including several couture gowns and lots of vault-worthy jewels.