trove

[ trohv ]

noun

1. a collection of objects.
2. treasure-trove ( def 2 ).

trove

/ trəʊv /

noun

1. See treasure-trove

Word History and Origins

Origin of trove¹

First recorded in 1885–90; short for treasure-trove

Example Sentences

Cox, who had never heard of VDare, dove into the site, finding a trove of pseudoscientific articles on such subjects as measuring skull sizes and comparing Northern European and African head shapes to determine intelligence.

From Salon

The revelation arrives as part of a trove of never-before-released conversations unearthed in the three-part documentary series premiering on Peacock on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

George Esparza, a central figure in Huizar’s sprawling pay-to-play operation, provided federal prosecutors with a huge trove of evidence for their investigation into bribes from downtown real estate developers seeking city support for their projects.

From Los Angeles Times

The weapon was part of an estimated $2-million trove of military equipment stolen by former Army officer Bryan Allen while he was stationed at Ft.

From Los Angeles Times

To be sure, global health institutions possess an immense trove of critical knowledge and capabilities.

From Salon

Related Words

• accretion
• aggregation
• buildup
• growth
• inflation
• pile
• quantity