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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What Texas law says about treasure trove property Texas does not acknowledge the treasure trove doctrine.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
The South is a treasure trove of unique culinary culture, from the food of the Gullah-Geechie in the Lowcountry to, yes, Nashville hot chicken.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For dedicated sports collectors and casual Indianapolis sports fans alike, the emporium is a veritable treasure trove.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Luckily, there’s a treasure trove of products designed to help panting pups keep cool — from elevated dog beds and cooling mats that lower their body temperature to bowls that keep their water frosty.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
The South is a treasure trove of unique culinary culture, from the food of the Gullah-Geechie in the Lowcountry to, yes, Nashville hot chicken.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
For dedicated sports collectors and casual Indianapolis sports fans alike, the emporium is a veritable treasure trove.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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