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- [kaw-fer, kof-er]
- /ˈkɔ fər, ˈkɒf ər/
- /ˈkɒf.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kaw-fer, kof-er]
- /ˈkɔ fər, ˈkɒf ər/
Definitions of coffer word
- countable noun coffer A coffer is a large strong chest used for storing valuable objects such as money or gold and silver. 3
- noun plural coffer The coffers of an organization consist of the money that it has to spend, imagined as being collected together in one place. 3
- noun coffer a chest, esp for storing valuables 3
- noun coffer a store of money 3
- noun coffer an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling, dome, etc 3
- noun coffer a watertight box or chamber 3
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Origin of coffer
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English cofre < Old French ≪ Latin cophinus basket; see coffin
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Parts of speech for Coffer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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coffer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coffer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coffer
noun coffer
- treasury — a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- strongbox — a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.
- chest — Your chest is the top part of the front of your body where your ribs, lungs, and heart are.
- casket — A casket is a small box in which you keep valuable things.
verb coffer
- pay in — a deposit in an account.
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