COFFER Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

coffer 1 of 2

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

The wealthy developer has made large personal transfers into his campaign coffers and promoted his voting record and business acumen. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Torres and Ronald Araujo leaving (on loan to Liverpool) have left money in the club’s coffers and plenty of room for manoeuvre in terms of the wage bill, which was pushing the limits of La Liga’s salary regulations. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 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 the wake of Curry’s death, the Who Done It crew are begging Paramount to trawl its vaults and release the cut.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
In true Joycean fashion, Ironweed wants both symbolism and naturalism, the elevated language of heaven’s vaults alongside the unadorned details of bodily filth.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of vault

Noun

The elements could be an even bigger factor than the UNC defense as rain and a slippery field could make life tough for Craig in the pocket and particularly with respect to extending plays.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pocket

Verb

Applicants can receive an approval decision from Biz2Credit in as little as 24 hours and get funds deposited within one business day after approval.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Hampe logged the chute in a database and deposited it on a shelf with dozens of others.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of deposit

Noun

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
Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

Definition of strongbox

Noun

In August, the health board designated a $250,000 fund for rat abatement — so far the only public money specifically earmarked to combat the nuisance in the state.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Four staff will be hired as part of the grant − positions that couldn’t be funded through the district’s general fund budget.

— Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

The Vikings’ defense is banking heavily on defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the scheme’s ability to create chaos and a bevy of young players at all spots.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The team needs to bank three years of funding — over $200,000 — to ensure marmot research can continue next summer.

— Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bank

Verb

Those songs and more were performed during his set by an ace band that included two drummers, whose polyrhythmic beat recalled the Burundi-like drumming of Ant’s 1980 masterpiece Kings of the Wild Frontier.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Under the new policies set by the SEC and Big Ten, any athlete that has signed with a pro team in the NFL, declared for the NFL Draft or participated in any type of professional training camp will be ineligible for conference competition.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of set by

Verb

The angled basement window, in particular, is an inspired bit of technical mastery, as are the pair of handles on the sides, reserved for the Flukeman and Alex Krycek, who are technically out of the picture, but always feel like a looming presence.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Isabelle Harrison scored 15 points for Toronto (11-28), Laura Juskaite 14, Kia Nurse 12 and Kiki Rice and reserve Kiana Williams 10 apiece.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026