coffer
ˈkɔː.fər
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Definition of coffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
storage boxstrong box for storing valuables
  • The ancient coffer was filled with golden coins..
safe strongbox
2.
financesupply of money for an organization
  • The charity's coffers were filled after the fundraiser.
fund reserve treasury
3.
architectureTECH.ornamental sunken panel in a ceilingTECH.
  • The ceiling was adorned with intricate coffers.

Verb

tr.
1.
save moneyRareput money aside for future useRare
  • She decided to coffer her earnings for a new car..
hoard save
2.
store valuablesRareplace valuables inside a secure chest for safekeepingRare
  • They coffered the jewels for safekeeping.
deposit store
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Images of coffer

  • coffer: strong box for storing valuables
    strong box for storing valuables
  • coffer: ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling
    ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling

Origin of coffer

Latin, cophinus (basket)

Examples of coffer in a sentence

  • They discovered a coffer filled with ancient artifacts.
  • The company's coffers were depleted after the investment.
  • The government's coffers are used for public projects.
  • The ancient temple featured beautifully carved coffers.
  • Restoration revealed the original coffers in the hall.
  • They coffered a portion of their income for emergencies.

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  1. French:coffre, économiser, ...
  2. German:Truhe, sparen, ...
  3. Italian:scrigno, risparmiare, ...
  4. Spanish:cofre, guardar dinero, ...
  5. Portuguese:cofre, poupar, ...
  6. Chinese:箱子, 储蓄, ...
  7. Japanese:金庫, 貯める, ...
  8. Arabic:صُنْدُوق, ادخر, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֵּיבָה, לַחְסוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:ларец, откладывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скриня, відкладати, ...
  12. Hindi:तिजोरी, पैसे बचाना, ...
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