Coffer

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔfər/

Definitions of coffer

noun the funds or financial reserves of an organization

Example Sentences

A1 The pirate's coffer was filled with gold coins.

A2 She stored her jewelry in a small coffer on her dresser.

B1 The museum displayed a beautiful antique coffer from the 17th century.

B2 The coffer in the church contained valuable religious artifacts.

C1 The company's coffer was overflowing with profits from the successful quarter.

C2 The billionaire's coffer held vast amounts of wealth accumulated over the years.

Examples of coffer in a Sentence

formal The treasurer carefully counted the money before placing it in the coffer.

informal I found some spare change in the coffer on top of the fridge.

slang Let's stash the cash in the coffer for safekeeping.

figurative Her heart was a coffer of hidden emotions, locked away from the world.

Grammatical Forms of coffer

• plural: coffers
• comparative: more coffer
• superlative: most coffer
• present tense: coffers
• future tense: will coffer
• perfect tense: have coffered
• continuous tense: is coffering
• singular: coffer
• positive degree: coffer
• infinitive: to coffer
• gerund: coffering
• participle: coffered

Origin and Evolution of coffer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'coffer' originated from the Latin word 'cophinus' which means 'basket'. It was later borrowed into Old French as 'coffre' meaning 'chest' or 'box'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coffer' evolved to refer to a strongbox or chest used for storing valuables, and then expanded to include any container used for holding or storing items.