war chest

noun

1. money set aside or scheduled for a particular purpose or activity, as for a political campaign or organizational drive.

war chest

noun

1. a fund collected for a specific purpose, such as an election campaign

Word History and Origins

Origin of war chest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

Enthusiasm for those efforts isn’t reflected in Gascón’s endorsements or his campaign war chest.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike many super PACs, which spend their war chests on television advertising, Musk’s group is focusing almost exclusively on so-called ground game operations, including door-to-door canvassing and voter outreach.

From Los Angeles Times

The unprecedented massive war chest that's been assembled by the campaign in such a short time is simply mind-boggling.

From Salon

Harris and Trump are basically tied in the polls — but Harris has the momentum and a much larger political war chest.

From Salon

Silicon Valley leaders are beginning to build the war chest of a new political action committee, America PAC, that is backing Trump’s re-election bid.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exchequer
• treasury