Meaning
treasure chest, coffer
- a sturdy locked chest or iron box for storing valuables or money
- a safe or coffer (figurative)
In a sentence
I sommozzatori hanno trovato un antico forziere pieno di monete d'argento.
The divers found an antique coffer full of silver coins.
Il vecchio castello custodiva un pesante forziere di ferro nella cantina.
The old castle housed a heavy iron chest in the cellar.
Nessuno è ancora riuscito ad aprire quel misterioso forziere.
No one has managed to open that mysterious chest yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| forziere | masculine · singular |
| forzieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often evokes historical, pirate, or fantasy contexts.
- The modern term for a home or bank safe is 'cassaforte'.