treasure trove

noun

Definition of treasure trove

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

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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 It’s about a colossal treasure trove of handcrafted wooden steelmaking patterns used in the sand casting of steel machine parts, collected from a shuttered steel mill in Youngstown, Ohio, and stored away for decades in a nearby barn. — Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 The inside, however, is a treasure trove of antiques and vibrant colors, thanks to the work of designer and longtime friend of the family, Mary Bryan Peyer. — House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2021 If Sliwa’s candidacy somehow gains traction, there is a treasure trove of opposition research for Adams to mine. — Tom Robbins, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2021 And lots and lots of redwoods. Northern California is a treasure trove of memorable adventures for travelers hoping to eke every bit of enjoyment out of summer. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2021 The fossil was discovered in the Jehol Biota -- an ecosystem dating back 133 to 120 million years ago -- in northeastern China, and the deposits there have been a treasure trove of fossil discoveries, including examples of ancient flight. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Sep. 2021 This treasure trove of pre-Prohibition bourbons, vintage whisky and port, aged rum and premium spirits will be a liquor enthusiast’s paradise. — Tim Walters, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021 Around 2015, two researchers who study the biomedical workforce found a treasure trove in the National Archives: a stash of applications from a Vietnam War–era program for young doctors. — Viviane Callier, Wired, 6 Sep. 2021 In terms of plant life, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are a veritable treasure trove of flora from across the globe, with tens of thousands of verdant specimens housed within the downtown campus. — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 29 Aug. 2021

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treasure trove

noun

English Language Learners Definition of treasure trove

: a collection of valuable things (such as gold and silver coins or jewels) found in a place where it was hidden, buried, etc.

: a source or collection of valuable things

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treasure trove

noun

\ -ˈtrōv \

Legal Definition of treasure trove

: 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.