English · Daily Life
safety
/ˈseɪf.ti/
[/ˈseɪf.ti/]
freedom from harm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury.
Example
For the children's safety, she always checked that the stair gate was firmly locked shut.
For the children's safety, she always checked that the stair gate was firmly locked shut.
Etymology
From Old French 'sauvete', from Latin 'salvus' (uninjured, safe).
How & Where It’s Used
A core concern in homes, workplaces, and travel.