trove

noun

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: a valuable collection : treasure
also : haul, collection

Examples of trove in a Sentence

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Washington — In the four years since the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, federal investigators have amassed troves of evidence leading to the arrests of more than 1,500 defendants. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025 During the visit, the head of Unit 8200 made a show by printing out the trove of information, producing a tall stack of paper. Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024 Every year, there is a seemingly endless trove of awe-inspiring and revelatory discoveries across the world from the archaeological community—and 2024 was no exception. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Thirty years is a long time, and Waddesdon’s a trove of great painting, furniture, porcelain, silver, and, of course, architecture. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trove 

Word History

Etymology

short for treasure trove

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trove was in 1888

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“Trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trove. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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