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 of treasure trove

• gold mine
• repository
• mother lode
• mine

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

Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

More than just a treasure trove of secondhand furniture and collectibles, Dunn’s is also home to Rosie’s Cafe—a charming neighborhood diner-style cafe beloved by locals and out-of-towners for simple sandwiches and vintage sodas. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Andy Griffith Museum This nondescript brick building is a treasure trove of TV nostalgia. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Online Marketplaces Online marketplaces such as eBay are a treasure trove for vintage fabric and supplies. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French tresor trové, literally, found treasure

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for treasure trove

• alcove
• mangrove
• cove
• drove
• rove
• shrove
• stove
• strove
• throve
• wove

Kids Definition

treasure trove

noun

-ˌtrōv

1

: treasure of unknown ownership found buried or hidden

2

: a valuable discovery

Legal Definition

treasure trove

noun

-ˈtrōv

: treasure that anyone finds

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

Note: State law determines who is entitled to a treasure trove.