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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Under no circumstances could anything about this treasure trove, found in each of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites, be considered remotely mini.
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Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
During a first-light event in June, scientists revealed the product of just 10 hours of observations—images that seem to zoom forever, a treasure trove of galaxies and colorful clouds of gas and dust splashed across the sky.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2025
Local resale clothing shops can be a treasure trove of affordable and adorable options, as are a wide variety of online sources.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
HomeGoods is a treasure trove for those who blend strategy with spontaneity when searching for standout pieces.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
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Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
During a first-light event in June, scientists revealed the product of just 10 hours of observations—images that seem to zoom forever, a treasure trove of galaxies and colorful clouds of gas and dust splashed across the sky.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2025
Local resale clothing shops can be a treasure trove of affordable and adorable options, as are a wide variety of online sources.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
HomeGoods is a treasure trove for those who blend strategy with spontaneity when searching for standout pieces.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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