treasure chest
noun
: a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.
—often used figuratively
The house is a treasure chest filled with artifacts from a bygone era.
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Race to the moon The moon offers a strategic treasure chest.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Conn Smythe Trophy and Hart Trophy winner has a treasure chest full of hockey honors, but the Olympic triumph holds a unique place in all of that.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Home to numerous waterfalls—some of which only appear in certain times of the year—the national park is a treasure chest of these beautiful sights.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The treasure hunt, which includes the map and prizes (a choice of pins for adults or prizes out of the treasure chest for kids) is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Conn Smythe Trophy and Hart Trophy winner has a treasure chest full of hockey honors, but the Olympic triumph holds a unique place in all of that.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Home to numerous waterfalls—some of which only appear in certain times of the year—the national park is a treasure chest of these beautiful sights.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The treasure hunt, which includes the map and prizes (a choice of pins for adults or prizes out of the treasure chest for kids) is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Treasure chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20chest. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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