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单词 hope chests
释义

hope chest

noun

: a young woman's accumulation of clothes and domestic furnishings (such as silver and linen) kept in anticipation of her marriage
also : a chest for such an accumulation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 The only item that appeared to be missing was a .357-caliber pistol Jean kept in her hope chest. NBC News, 5 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

hope chests

noun

plural of hope chest
as in jewel boxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • jewel boxes
  • caissons
  • sea chests
  • compartments
  • vaults
  • canteens
  • snuffboxes
  • hatboxes
  • bandboxes
  • safe-deposit boxes
  • coffins
  • minaudières
  • strongboxes
  • safes
  • footlockers
  • tinderboxes
  • lockboxes
  • coffers
  • crates
  • trunks
  • cartons
  • chests
  • caddies
  • boxes
  • bins
  • lockers
  • caskets
  • cases
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