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any collection of valuables that is discovered
mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques
her book was a treasure trove of new ideas - treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
How To Use treasure trove In A Sentence
- Think of it as a treasure trove for the best pieces by young and up-and-coming designers. Times, Sunday Times
- If diving for wrecks turns you on, Bermuda is a veritable treasure trove of maritime disaster, with a wreck collection including 16th century Spanish galleons, warships and a luxury transatlantic liner.
- Well, next weekend the treasure trove gets a good airing. Times, Sunday Times
- For the transcriber, the collection is a treasure trove of little discoveries -- the antiquated use of "farinaceous" instead of today's "pasta"; the remarkable preponderance of oyster dishes; the revelation that steaks cost twenty-five cents, not twenty-five dollars. The New York Public Library: All Hands on Deck: NYPL Turns to the Crowd to Develop Digital Collections
- So much for the treasure trove of broadleaved diversity.
- The auction contains a treasure trove of signature pieces including chokers, tiaras, earrings and a myriad of other costume jewelry once owned by Hilton.
- The material inside the skull is an aggregate of clay-sized chloritic material and is a treasure trove of minerals.
- A Roman soldier's pay, found by a metal detector enthusiast in Norfolk, has been declared treasure trove at an inquest in Diss.
- Villa owners are now getting together to revive their former splendour, realising they have a cultural treasure trove to offer tourists. The Sun
- I understand his filmography is a treasure trove of potential comedy, but seriously, Lance, try doing the bare-minimum of research next time, Champ. DAX SHEPARD SHOULD FIRE HIS AGENT
