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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Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
From lightweight moisturizers to microneedle serums, cushion foundations, and more, K-beauty offers a treasure trove of must-haves for your skincare and makeup routine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows Amazon is a treasure trove of gems that can upgrade your travel experience; however, few travelers know there are more opportunities to score Black Friday-level deals on luggage, travel accessories, and more outside of Prime Day.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to its medieval manuscripts, the library catalog is a treasure trove of more recent history.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
From lightweight moisturizers to microneedle serums, cushion foundations, and more, K-beauty offers a treasure trove of must-haves for your skincare and makeup routine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows Amazon is a treasure trove of gems that can upgrade your travel experience; however, few travelers know there are more opportunities to score Black Friday-level deals on luggage, travel accessories, and more outside of Prime Day.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In addition to its medieval manuscripts, the library catalog is a treasure trove of more recent history.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for treasure trove
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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