treasure trove

noun

: treasure that anyone finds

specifically : gold or silver in the form of money, plate, or bullion which is found hidden and whose ownership is not known

: a valuable discovery, resource, or collection

Example Sentences

Divers found a treasure trove of gold and silver in the wreckage of a ship that sank hundreds of years ago. the ancient city, having been almost perfectly preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years, is proving to be a treasure trove of archaeological information

Recent Examples on the Web But many classic wine regions such as Bordeaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Rioja can be a treasure trove of high-value wines that far outperform their price points.

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Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022 This archaeological treasure trove offers the chance to experience a typical rural settlement, including a look inside ancient houses, stables, kitchen, churches and monastic chambers carved out of fairy chimneys and rock faces.

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Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 7 Jan. 2022 Boyd has opened up about their years together in her new book, Pattie Boyd: My Life in Pictures, a visual treasure trove that draws on 300 images from her personal archive.

Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022 But the 21-year-old student and videographer never expected to see such a treasure trove in plain sight along the rocky shoreline Saturday.

Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2022 The docuseries benefits from a treasure trove of early Flenory family photos and later video footage of BMF’s excesses, footage that seems like a precursor to today's social media chronicles.

Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2022 The Bruins have scored 16 goals through three games, an early-season offensive treasure trove delivered by the sticks of 12 different scorers.

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French tresor trové, literally, found treasure

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of treasure trove was in 1523

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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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