trove
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trove
First recorded in 1885–90; short for treasure-trove
Explanation
A trove is a valuable collection of something. You might discover a trove of old comic books in the basement of your uncle's house, or a trove of candy bars at the back of a kitchen cabinet. If you found a treasure chest full of gold doubloons buried in your back yard, you could absolutely call that a trove — but you can also use trove for any wonderful or precious stash of stuff. Archaeologists might uncover a trove of fossils, and Easter egg hunters are hoping to discover a trove of eggs and candy. Trove was first used in the phrase treasure trove, from the Anglo-French tresor trové, rooted in the Old French trover, "to find."
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Example Sentences
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Dozens of stores filled with claw machines have sprung up on streets and in malls across Hong Kong's finance hub in recent years, promising players a treasure trove of prizes and a sense of fulfilment.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
“Being a golf architecture geek, when you find information like that, it’s a treasure trove that you can’t help but get excited by.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"These images may reveal intact patches of bone collagen, potentially offering a ready-made trove of fossil candidates for further protein analysis," Taylor explained.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission has released a massive trove of viewer complaints against the musician, the show’s broadcast partner NBC, and the NFL.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
It’s only as we start to work through the contents of the chest that I realize what a treasure trove it is, after all.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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