Search Dictionary
Definition of coffers

coffers

/ˈkɔːfərz/
cof · fers
Plural:coffers
•
Past Simple:coffered
•
Past Participle:coffered
•
Present Participle:coffering
JUMP TO:

coffers Lexical Profile

coffers Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The financial resources, funds, or treasury of a government, organization, or individual.

Example

"Record tax revenues helped replenish the city's depleted coffers."

2

Strongboxes or small chests used for holding valuables.

Example

"The museum displayed several ornate iron coffers dating back to the sixteenth century."

3

Recessed decorative panels in a ceiling, vault, or dome.

Example

"The rotunda of the Pantheon is famous for the concrete coffers that lighten its massive dome."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for coffers

• verb

1

To enclose, store, or hoard in a chest or strongbox.

Example

"A miser often coffers his gold away from the prying eyes of the world."

2

To adorn or construct a ceiling or vault with sunken decorative panels.

Example

"The craftsman carefully coffers the plaster ceiling with geometric molds."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for coffers
Antonyms
View all antonyms for coffers

• Nearby Words

coffeeroom
coffeetime
coffer
coffers
coffin
coffinfish
coffinmaker

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French cofre, meaning 'chest', which derives from Latin cophinus and ultimately Ancient Greek kophinos ('basket'). The same root gave rise to the English word 'coffin'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coffers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coffers
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.