trove

noun

Synonyms of trove
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: a valuable collection : treasure
… tours to show you at length and at leisure Belgium's art trove.Helmut Koenig
also : haul, collection

Examples of trove in a Sentence

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Developers’ interest and responsibility ends once they’re cleared to start construction, and uncounted troves of material across the state languish in storage, some in private hands. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Within the clothing section is a trove of breezy, lightweight items that are perfect for tropical vacations. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 Billy Bragg and Wilco got their hands on a trove of unpublished Guthrie works. Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 26 June 2026 Formerly part of legendary collectors Horace and Holly Solomon’s trove (and rarely before seen in the public eye), the piece shows off the artist’s signature Ben-Day dot design, gathered here to render a distressed young blonde. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trove

Word History

Etymology

short for treasure trove

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trove was in 1886

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“Trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trove. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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