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

By adding to its treasure trove, Charlotte now boasts 18 second-round picks over the next seven seasons. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

If Human Vapor does indeed find traction with global Netflix viewers, Japan’s most storied studio might have every incentive to mine a little more of its IP treasure trove. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

On it, Paula finds a treasure trove of videos of Trevor with his various clients. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026

The treasure trove, which includes exclusive pieces from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and more, has sent style savants on the internet into a frenzy. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 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.