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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Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 Considering her status as one of America’s greatest athletes, Simone Biles might be most ubiquitous as a Summer Olympian with a treasure chest of 11 medals under her belt. Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 For me as a psychologist, Purim is a treasure chest of insights into the human psyche. Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026 This penthouse in Genoa is a treasure chest inspired by the lives of its owners, inveterate travelers, as reflected through the discerning gaze of the home’s architect. Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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