Treasure Trove

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛʒər troʊv/

Definitions of treasure trove

noun a valuable discovery or find, especially of something that was not previously known or recognized

Example Sentences

A1 I found a treasure trove of old coins in my backyard.

A2 The library is a treasure trove of knowledge and information.

B1 Exploring the attic, we discovered a treasure trove of family heirlooms.

B2 The archaeologists unearthed a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the site.

C1 The museum's collection is a treasure trove of rare and valuable artworks.

C2 The historian stumbled upon a treasure trove of documents that shed new light on the past.

Examples of treasure trove in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts buried beneath the ruins.

informal I can't believe we found a treasure trove of old comic books in the attic!

slang Dude, I scored a treasure trove of vintage vinyl records at the flea market.

figurative The library is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored.

Grammatical Forms of treasure trove

• past tense: discovered
• plural: treasure troves
• comparative: more valuable
• superlative: most valuable
• present tense: treasure trove
• future tense: will find treasure trove
• perfect tense: have found treasure trove
• continuous tense: is finding treasure trove
• singular: treasure trove
• positive degree: valuable
• infinitive: to find treasure trove
• gerund: finding treasure trove
• participle: found treasure trove

Origin and Evolution of treasure trove

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Story behind the word: The term 'treasure trove' originated from the Anglo-Norman French word 'tresor trové', which means 'found treasure'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any valuable items found hidden or buried, the term 'treasure trove' has evolved to specifically denote a legal term referring to valuable items discovered hidden or buried that have no known owner.