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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When the older Leight opened the eyewear store, Oliver Peoples, in 1986 there was a treasure chest of items bought for the store.
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Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Your garage can quickly become a treasure chest of who knows what over time.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 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.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Earrings, necklaces, and even a tiara went into the treasure chest of this society lady, who had been born in Brooklyn in a modest Irish Catholic family.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Your garage can quickly become a treasure chest of who knows what over time.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 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,
31 May 2026
Earrings, necklaces, and even a tiara went into the treasure chest of this society lady, who had been born in Brooklyn in a modest Irish Catholic family.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for treasure chest
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“Treasure chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20chest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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