COFFER Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkȯ-fər

Definition of coffer

as in vault

a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe kept the jewels in a locked coffer

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as in pocket

coffers plural available money let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation

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coffer

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verb

as in to deposit

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Recent Examples of coffer

Noun

Renminbi’s place in global central-bank reserve coffers has actually fallen since 2022, despite Beijing shoveling its currency into developing economies through central-bank swap lines. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Their government counterparts often aim for a deal that protects county coffers. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

One candidate raised nothing, but reported spending more than $185,000 in the first quarter — after putting $300,000 of his own money into his campaign coffers. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond struggled to fundraise, bringing in around $62,000 to his campaign coffers. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coffer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer

Noun

In a major move last year, the special administrative region of China linked its gold vault with one in Shanghai, allowing physical gold delivery to international institutions in Hong Kong denominated in yuan.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
To his knowledge, the movie currently sits behind bulletproof glass in a vault and will open in the year 2115.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of vault

Noun

Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The drawback is that most Americans must pay out of pocket for the test, which carries a list price north of $900, before factoring in any discounts.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pocket

Verb

After her death, Ettie executed Florine’s estate, depositing her paintings in major collections and organizing exhibitions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
To pay for this labor, inmates claim that individuals outside of prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those serving the rapper.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of deposit

Noun

The strongbox, which is painted with flowers and birds, has a false keyhole on the front; the real keyhole is hidden underneath a bolt on its lid.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Excusing those two flickers of broken hegemony, the WSL’s highest echelon has been an unassailable strongbox, a figment of the rest of the table’s imagination.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of strongbox

Verb

First, the technology companies banking their futures on AI are also keen on a revival of nuclear power to provide the electricity for all those data centers.

— Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
Groups combine each skill set and target the weakest financial institution from a security perspective, hunting victims that already bank there.

— Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bank

Verb

Jesel attributed the brand’s success, as well, to visionary creativity, both in beauty and fashion, plus a belief in extraordinary quality set by Tom Ford himself.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The technical challenge was also set by the audience (duh), and the bakers are all given a cabinet full of ingredients to make … something.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of set by

Verb

For years, its location was kept secret, with entry reserved for those who managed to secure an invitation.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The series of three mailers read Grasso had claimed homestead exemptions — a property tax break reserved for a person’s primary residence — on both his Burr Ridge home and a Chicago condo, according to court records.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026