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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Every recipe in the book houses a treasure chest of surprises.
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The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Joining the trombone are a treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature that resembles Big Foot, ballet dancer, an orca, a landslide and a fight cloud.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
For now, scientists will have to content themselves with a treasure chest of data from an extremely rare glimpse of a distant star system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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
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The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Joining the trombone are a treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature that resembles Big Foot, ballet dancer, an orca, a landslide and a fight cloud.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
For now, scientists will have to content themselves with a treasure chest of data from an extremely rare glimpse of a distant star system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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
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 1 Apr. 2026.
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