treasure trove
noun
1
: 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
2
: a valuable discovery, resource, or collection
Synonyms
Examples of treasure trove in a Sentence
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
Bottom Line Miami is a treasure trove of adult-friendly activities waiting for you.
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Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Opened in 1877, this stretch of track zooms along the beauteous Cornish coast, a treasure trove of coves, azure seas, white-sand beaches, and beautiful coastal towns once adored by the likes of novelist Virginia Woolf and other celebrities.
—Luke Abrahams, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
Unveil the Secret: Explore Santa Anita Park From the historic art deco Club House to the sprawling Infield and everything in between, Santa Anita Park is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Similar to your home’s interiors, your outdoor furniture should be a treasure trove of pieces that ultimately tell a story about you and your home.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 May 2024
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Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Opened in 1877, this stretch of track zooms along the beauteous Cornish coast, a treasure trove of coves, azure seas, white-sand beaches, and beautiful coastal towns once adored by the likes of novelist Virginia Woolf and other celebrities.
—Luke Abrahams, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
Unveil the Secret: Explore Santa Anita Park From the historic art deco Club House to the sprawling Infield and everything in between, Santa Anita Park is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Similar to your home’s interiors, your outdoor furniture should be a treasure trove of pieces that ultimately tell a story about you and your home.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 May 2024
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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