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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 coffers word
- noun plural coffers a store of money 3
- noun coffers a box or chest, especially one for valuables. 1
- noun coffers coffers, a treasury; funds: The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions. 1
- noun coffers any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam. 1
- noun coffers Also called caisson, lacunar. Architecture. one of a number of sunken panels, usually square or octagonal, in a vault, ceiling, or soffit. 1
- verb with object coffers to deposit or lay up in or as in a coffer or chest. 1
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Origin of coffers
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 Coffers
noun
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coffers 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.
coffers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coffers
noun coffers
- funds — a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund.
- assets — the property and claims against debtors that a business enterprise may apply to discharge its liabilities. Assets may be fixed, current, liquid, or intangible and are shown balanced against liabilities
- capital — Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- resources — a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.
- money — any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
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