What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
treasure
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the deserted island. [treasure: noun]
Example
She treasures the necklace her grandmother gave her. [treasures: verb]
trove
Example
The archaeologists uncovered a trove of ancient artifacts in the ruins. [trove: noun]
Example
The library has a trove of rare books and manuscripts. [trove: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Treasure is more commonly used in everyday language, while trove is more often used in formal or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between treasure and trove?
Trove is generally considered more formal than treasure, and is often used in academic or professional settings to describe a collection of valuable information or knowledge.
