trove

American  

[trohv] / troʊv /

noun

1. a collection of objects.

2. treasure-trove.

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trove British  

/ trəʊv /

noun

1. See treasure-trove

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Etymology

Origin of trove

First recorded in 1885–90; short for treasure-trove

Example Sentences

What’s more, a trove of federal reports obtained by The Times revealed federal contractors repeatedly deviated from their cleanup plans, possibly leaving dozens of properties with toxic ash and debris.

From Los Angeles Times

But whatever is behind the increase, he said the archives are a "real treasure trove" adding: "I think the answer might be in this room."

From BBC

That could increase the incentive to work with a real estate agent, who may have access to a trove of unadvertised listings, in a boon for brokerages.

From Barron's

If true, that would be the world’s largest trove.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the majority were handed over to colonial authorities and some were housed in the Indian Museum in Kolkata, Peppe kept a treasure trove of jewels.

From Barron's

Related Words

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• aggregation
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