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
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
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
His latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century, is a treasure trove of insights for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and uncertainty in today’s markets.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
From the tranquil Topsail area to the impressive Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s seashore is a treasure trove of beautiful places.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
But that would be a mistake, because the Ecuadorian mainland is also a treasure trove of experiences, natural and manmade.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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