treasure trove

Cache of valuables

A treasure trove is a collection of valuable things discovered unexpectedly—originally coins or precious objects found buried with no known owner.

The term now applies broadly to any rich find or abundant source: The attic was a treasure trove of family photographs, a treasure trove of data for researchers.

collection

hoard

Hidden accumulated valuables

repository · accumulation · vault · storehouse · archive · depository · reserve · amassment · anthology · compendium

riches

gold

Element seventy-nine

  • jewelsOrnamental precious stones
  • gemsCut precious stones
  • silverLustrous white precious metal

bullion · ingots · valuables · plunder · booty · loot · bounty · doubloons · coins · pearls

discovery

excavation

Act of unearthing

relics · find · uncover · buried · ancient · ruins · fossils · specimens · remnants · digging

abundance

wealth

Abundance of valuable resources

richness · cornucopia · goldmine · bonanza · embarrassment of riches · wellspring · font · mine · repository · storehouse

antique

vintage

Quality from past eras

collectible · curio · restoration · patina · provenance · auction · estate · memorabilia · rarities · ephemera

adventure

expedition

Organized exploratory journey

  • questSeeking journey for something
  • explorerOne who investigates unfamiliar regions
  • voyageJourney by sea

odyssey · exploration · map · compass · sail · island · mythology · legend · pirate · buccaneer

hidden

concealed

Made invisible deliberately

veiled · mysterious · cryptic · clandestine · shrouded · submerged · tucked away · forgotten · lost · sunken

Categories
Opposites
abundance/value of discovery

treasure troveslim pickings

Very limited options

nothing · empty-handed · dead end · disappointment · bust

quality of contents

treasure trovegarbage heap

Accumulated mass of refuse

trash heap · rubbish · refuse · scrap heap · dross

abundance/quantity

treasure troveslim pickings

Very limited options

pittance · bare minimum · crumbs · scraps · trickle

Family

treasure, treasury, treasured, treasures, treasurer, treasuring, trove, treasure chest, troves

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G