noun
trove
trohv
Trove (noun) means a valuable collection of things, especially one that has been discovered. Example: “The attic held a trove of old family photographs.”
noun
1
A valuable collection of things, especially one that has been discovered.
"The attic held a trove of old family photographs."
"Researchers uncovered a trove of unpublished letters."
How to use trove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rich stockpile of valuable or interesting things.
Common pairings
treasure trove
a trove of information
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- Plural
- troves
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Etymology
Shortened from the phrase "treasure trove," where French trouvé, "found," was mistakenly treated as part of an English noun.
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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.
