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

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is home to Dubrovnik, Split, and a treasure trove of scenic Adriatic Sea hideaways. —Lucija Boras, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025

Inside, the apartment is a treasure trove of unique features. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025

Better yet, the site’s main deals hub is a treasure trove of Lego sets for adults and kids, providing hours of entertainment and endless display possibilities. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

In 2015, a fossil treasure trove, comprising 30,000 teeth and bones, was discovered on the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025

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
• clove
• 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.