Word: Trove
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- A collection of valuable or interesting items.
- A store of valuable or delightful things.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /troʊv/
- UK: /trəʊv/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "trove" comes from the Middle French word "trover," which means "to find." It was first used in English in the 1880s to refer to a collection of valuable or interesting items. The word has since become a popular term in the world of archaeology and treasure hunting, where it is used to describe a cache of valuable artifacts or treasures. In recent years, the term has also been used more broadly to refer to any collection of valuable or interesting things.
5. Synonyms:
collection, cache, hoard, stash, store, stockpile
6. Related Words:
cache, hoard, stash
7. Example Sentences:
- The archaeologist discovered a trove of ancient artifacts in the ruins of the temple.
- The attic was a trove of old family photos and mementos.
- The antique shop was a trove of rare and valuable items.
- The hacker uncovered a trove of sensitive information on the companys servers.
- The librarys special collections department is a trove of rare books and manuscripts.