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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The reason this recap of the 2021 draft is important is because the Dolphins have another treasure chest of 10 draft picks this year, one that features six selections expected to be among the NFL’s top 150 picks. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 Now my freezer is a treasure chest full of single serving sized frozen blocks of noodle soups, bean soups, and beef stews. —

Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025 This unique cocktail, served in a treasure chest infused with hemp smoke, features Dos Hombres Mezcal and a Blue Sky popsicle. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024 But the real drama happens at presentation, as it’s served in a smoky treasure chest for an extra dash of drama. —

Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treasure chest

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