safety
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,863 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,679 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions insure the safety of the childrenthe reciprocal of safety is risk
- a safe place also: refuge He ran to safety
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents also: guard, safety device
- (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely also: base hit
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse also: condom, rubber, safe, prophylactic
- a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
safety in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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During the Civil War Lincoln's stories served a special purpose as a sort of safety valve.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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These, from interest, became true friends, as their own safety depended upon the lives of their protectors.
The pirates own book · Charles Ellms · Chapter 1
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Bruised and wounded by daily outrages, she had sought refuge in marriage as in a haven of safety.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Surely this monstrous suggestion, threatening the safety of the peaceful frequenters of the Park, calls for a national protest.
Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 · Various · Chapter 1
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They pursued him as fast as they could, but they found it impossible to overtake him, and he reached home in safety.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1