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coffer
[ kaw-fer, kof-er ]
noun
- a box or chest, especially one for valuables.
The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions.
- any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam.
verb (used with object)
- to deposit or lay up in or as in a coffer or chest.
- to ornament with coffers or sunken panels.
coffer
/ ˈɒə /
noun
- a chest, esp for storing valuables
- usually plural a store of money
- Also calledcaissonlacuna an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling, dome, etc
- a watertight box or chamber
- short for cofferdam
- a recessed panel in a concrete, metal, or timber soffit
verb
- to store, as in a coffer
- to decorate (a ceiling, dome, etc) with coffers
Other 51Թ Forms
- Ǵf· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of coffer1
Example Sentences
“We’ve had a tremendous return to U.S. taxpayers. Over $3 billion has been returned to U.S. coffers in the United States,” Sullivan said.
However, costs could quickly balloon beyond what the San Gabriel Valley district maintains in its coffers, Diaz said.
At the same time, the government must tread carefully: It relies on the largesse of Washington, which pays roughly $1.45 billion into state coffers and $425 million more in military assistance.
Never mind that for many, the source of the next tranche of money that will pour into the sport's bulging coffers is so contentious.
However through the Swapo machinery, he would quite happily exert pressure on the common man to tow the party line and allow the party to delve into government coffers to ensure continued rule.
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