treasure chest
noun
: a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.
—often used figuratively
The house is a treasure chest filled with artifacts from a bygone era.
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The treasure hunt, which includes the map and prizes (a choice of pins for adults or prizes out of the treasure chest for kids) is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
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Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
At the stroke of midnight, Bruce Springsteen shared Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition (via Sony Music), a treasure chest stuffed with previously unseen and unheard cuts.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s presented in a treasure chest with smoke protruding as the chest opens, slowly displaying the cocktail itself as the smoke billows into the patron’s face, preparing their nostrils for the smokey aroma ahead.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The world is an endless inspiration treasure chest.
—Alexi Pappas, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
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Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
At the stroke of midnight, Bruce Springsteen shared Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition (via Sony Music), a treasure chest stuffed with previously unseen and unheard cuts.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s presented in a treasure chest with smoke protruding as the chest opens, slowly displaying the cocktail itself as the smoke billows into the patron’s face, preparing their nostrils for the smokey aroma ahead.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The world is an endless inspiration treasure chest.
—Alexi Pappas, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treasure chest
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“Treasure chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20chest. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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