war chest

American  

noun

1. money set aside or scheduled for a particular purpose or activity, as for a political campaign or organizational drive.

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war chest British  

noun

1. a fund collected for a specific purpose, such as an election campaign

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Etymology

Origin of war chest

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

Armed with a virtually unlimited war chest, the professor would pick off the top scientists at less well financed labs—starting, presumably, with DeepMind.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chip giant has invested tens of billions from its fast-growing war chest to become the industry’s most powerful financier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thanks to the astronomical demand for its chips, Nvidia generates more profit than almost any other public company and has used its fast-growing war chest to become the AI industry’s most powerful financier.

From The Wall Street Journal

A $100-billion war chest to automate manufacturing already is exacerbating fears that AI is coming for everyone’s jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

The chip giant has invested tens of billions from its fast-growing war chest to become the industry’s most powerful kingmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• exchequer
• treasury