coffer
noun
cof·fer
| \ ˈkȯ-fər
, ˈkä-\
, ˈkä-\
Definition of coffer
(Entry 1 of 2)
3
: a recessed panel in a vault, ceiling, or soffit
ceiling coffers
coffer
verb
coffered;
coffering;
coffers
Definition of coffer (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to store or hoard up in a coffer
coffered his military memorabilia
2
: to form (something, such as a ceiling) with recessed panels
A ceiling that is coffered will bring an added dimension to a large room.
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Examples of coffer in a Sentence
Noun
kept the jewels in a locked coffer let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donationRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Trump’s lone Republican challenger, former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld, reported anemic numbers — raising less than $700,000 from individual donors and having $299,000 in his coffers. — Los Angeles Times, "A surging Harris lags in fundraising, while Buttigieg leads the Democratic pack," 16 July 2019 But the thoroughbred industry, which has long been anchored at Suffolk Downs, has nearly $13 million in its coffers, and growing. — Washington Post, "New England’s last thoroughbred horse track winds down," 28 June 2019 With more cash in its coffers, Byer Steel handed out the first pay raises in two years and year-end bonuses averaging 5%. — Ruth Simon, WSJ, "A Tale of Two Steel Firms and Their Diverging Paths Under Trump’s Tariffs," 10 Feb. 2019 People didn't have a ton of money to spend on booze, but money wasn't flowing into the government's coffers either. — Brenna Williams, CNN, "#TBT: FDR makes wine and beer legal," 22 Mar. 2018 According to a source inside the bank, around 70 tonnes of the valuable mineral remain inside its coffers, the lowest amount in decades. — Vasco Cotovio, CNN, "A trail of 'bloody gold' leads to Venezuela's government," 20 Aug. 2019 Every week, a few new series sneak onto the streaming service, then quickly sink down into its quicksand-like coffers. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "The week in watching: Coping with peak TV, a Kirsten Dunst comedy, and the sweet wonder of ‘Lodge 49’," 18 Aug. 2019 If approved, the sales tax hike could add $1.5 million to city coffers next year, Bobkiewicz said. — Genevieve Bookwalter, chicagotribune.com, "Proposed Evanston sales tax increase would put city on pace with Chicago, Skokie," 7 Aug. 2019 The city’s 10% cannabis tax, approved by a wide margin of voters in 2012 when marijuana was legal only for medicinal use, added nearly $1.2 million to city coffers last year. — Los Angeles Times, "This California town wants to be a 2nd Amendment ‘sanctuary city’ for guns and ammo," 1 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
This room also has cast stone fireplace, scalloped detailed coffered ceiling, and French door access to a private courtyard. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: A masterfully crafted Mediterranean-style estate in Monte Sereno," 24 July 2019 Everyone appreciates the two-story lobby's solid marble front desk, mahogany detailing, intricate black-and-white mosaic tile floor and colorful, coffered stained glass ceiling, all of which are original. — Dina Mishev, Dallas News, "In Cheyenne, the Wild West hasn't been totally tamed," 16 July 2019 As a bonus, the clubhouse — with its French doors, white coffered ceiling and charming veranda — might be the finest of any public course in the country. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2019 unveiled," 7 June 2019 Everyone appreciates the two-story lobby’s solid marble front desk, mahogany detailing, intricate black-and-white mosaic tile floor and colorful, coffered stained glass ceiling, all of which are original. — Dina Mishev, Washington Post, "Cheyenne," 10 July 2019 As a bonus, the clubhouse — with its French doors, white coffered ceiling and charming veranda — might be the finest of any public course in the country. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2019 unveiled," 7 June 2019 Inside, potential buyers will find wooden floors, huge windows, and a living room complete with a fireplace, coffered ceiling, and French doors. — Matt Mcnulty, PEOPLE.com, "The Iconic Victorian House From Stepmom Is for Sale in New York for $3.75 Million," 21 June 2019 As a bonus, the clubhouse — with its French doors, white coffered ceiling and charming veranda — might be the finest of any public course in the country. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2019 unveiled," 7 June 2019 As a bonus, the clubhouse — with its French doors, white coffered ceiling and charming veranda — might be the finest of any public course in the country. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Top 10 metro Detroit public golf courses for 2019 unveiled," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'coffer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for coffer
coffer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of coffer
: a box for holding money or other valuable things
: money that is available for spending
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coffer
noun
cof·fer
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Kids Definition of coffer
: a box used especially for holding money and valuables
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