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trove

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Noun — A valuable collection of things, especially one that has been discovered.

How to use trove

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

treasure trove a trove of information

Etymology

Shortened from the phrase "treasure trove," where French trouvé, "found," was mistakenly treated as part of an English noun.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trove” mean?

The word “trove” means a valuable collection of things, especially one that has been discovered. In plain terms, a rich stockpile of valuable or interesting things.

How do you pronounce “trove”?

“Trove” is pronounced trohv (/tɹoʊv/ in IPA).

How do you use “trove” in a sentence?

Here is “trove” used in a sentence: “The attic held a trove of old family photographs.”

What part of speech is “trove”?

“Trove” is a noun.

Where does the word “trove” come from?

The word “trove” comes from French. Shortened from the phrase "treasure trove," where French trouvé, "found," was mistakenly treated as part of an English noun.

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