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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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Emmy winner Paris Barclay‘s 105-minute chronicle of the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Billy Preston is a treasure trove for classic rock and soul music fans.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The historic turnover has proven to be a treasure trove for private firms, local prosecutor's offices and political campaign operatives.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
The brand has expanded far beyond shapewear, and is a veritable treasure trove of elevated essentials, like easy slip dresses, stretchy-yet-stylish pants, and lightweight cardigans made for effortless layering.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Emmy winner Paris Barclay‘s 105-minute chronicle of the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Billy Preston is a treasure trove for classic rock and soul music fans.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The historic turnover has proven to be a treasure trove for private firms, local prosecutor's offices and political campaign operatives.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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