hope chests

Definition of hope chestsnext
plural of hope chest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope chests
Noun
  • Its two-liter capacity is divided into several compartments, including a back slip pocket, an exterior zippered pocket, and several slip and zippered pockets on its inside, too.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For premium cheeses, cheese vaults are a specialized option.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Finally, back in the vaults, Steph (Annabel O'Hagan) has been exposed to the rest of the vault dwellers as a relic of the pre-war times (and from Canada, no less).
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Hope chests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20chests. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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