treasure trove
A hidden treasure, subsequently discoveredA hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.
» The pirate plunders the treasure trove.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.
Schatz, Schatzgrube, Schatzkiste
кладklad, сокро́вищаsokróvišča, драгоце́нностиdragocénnosti
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
(countable, uncountable)A valuable discovery.
Fundgrube
(uncountable, usually)Precious metal objects that were buried or concealed by an unknown owner.
Schatzregal
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A place where many things of value can be found.
His house is a treasure trove of weird socks.
Fundgrube
Examples
14 sentencesThe pirate plunders the treasure trove.
Love is a treasure-trove of memories.
Lounes is a treasure trove of wisdom.
Jumble sales are a real treasure trove for antiques.
deDer Trödelmarkt ist eine wahre Fundgrube für Antiquitäten. — Melang
His room is a treasure trove of childhood memories.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
From Anglo-Norman tresor trové (“found treasure”), calque of Latin thesaurus inventus, wheFrom Anglo-Norman tresor trové (“found treasure”), calque of Latin thesaurus inventus, where the past participle trové was interpreted in English as a noun.
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Forms
plural: treasure troves / treasures trove| Singular | treasure trove |
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| Plural | treasure troves / treasures trove |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable