Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

safety

[seyf-tee] / ˈseɪf ti /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Bonta, who was speaking at a news conference to highlight public safety, expressed frustration with Paramount after weeks of drama.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

"I have witnessed first-hand your feelings of anxiety, of abandonment, of lack of safety."

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The company also recently received permission to test and deploy its technology on roads in California, albeit with a safety driver behind the wheel.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Managers at the newspaper also argued that her mention of “a white man” could endanger the physical safety of Post employees.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

She had done so to make a point about safety, of course, but upon reflection, perhaps a word of caution to Beowulf might have served just as well.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

So in steps his protege, Chris O’Leary, who coached under him at Georgia State and Notre Dame before spending the 2024 season coaching Chargers safeties.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2026

“He has really good body control,” said Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

“The safeties were wide enough, and the linebackers were out. It was a light box,” said quarterback coach Chandler Whitmer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

This, Xan explained, was for both of their safeties.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training