cornucopia

noun

ˌkȯr-nə-ˈkō-pē-ə How to pronounce cornucopia (audio)
Definition of cornucopianext
1
as in repository
an abundant source even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights

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2
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden

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3
as in horn
something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest

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Recent Examples of cornucopia The Sagrada Familia fuses the universal language of nature — trees, birds, reptiles, cornucopias of fruit — with scenes from Christ's life. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 Choose from Gregg’s Mistflower (a favorite for the butterfly garden), microgreens, Sansevieria (snake plant), or a cornucopia of summer vegetables. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 The result was a cornucopia of genetic contamination, including human DNA matching the original collector of the 1978 sample, as well as human DNA that is common in western Eurasia, Europe and the Near East. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026 Amazon is a cornucopia of shopping goodness, but anyone who’s spent more than a few minutes on the site knows how quickly the endless options become overwhelming. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cornucopia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopia
  1. repository
  2. abundance
  3. horn
  4. wellspring
  5. wealth
  6. tube
  7. gold mine
  8. treasure trove
Noun
  • The hoarder’s house functions as the deferred dream, the repository of all frustration.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • At the federal level, officials and Congress are continuing to search for locations that could serve as interim storage sites for spent nuclear fuel until a permanent repository can be built.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of repository
Noun
  • For families With an abundance of outdoor and cultural activities available here—in addition to several on-site eateries, horse stables, and a golf course—families have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Voters overall do not see an abundance of moderate sentiment in either party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of abundance
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  • As the train horn blew for the fourth time in Saturday’s KC Current home game at CPKC Stadium, Debinha stood alone in the penalty area of Bay FC.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Corn became flutes, jalapeños became trumpets, peppers and an avocado pit became a horn, lettuce handled percussion and an onion was drafted to play bass.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of horn
Noun
  • Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation.
    — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Birchmore case was also a wellspring for those seeking the Norfolk DA job, with a review of the Stoughton Police Explorers youth program, and others like it, being a significant part of Perkins’ platform.
    — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of wellspring
Noun
  • The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Monica Heslington, head of the Goldman Sachs family office art and collectibles strategy practice, said the guide is designed for the bank’s private wealth clients.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rent a bike from University Bikes or B-Cycle and ride the paved path, or just walk down and watch people tube, fish and wade in the creek itself.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tube
Noun
  • Its purpose was to serve the silver and gold mines of the San Juan Mountains, but almost immediately the road also began to attract tourists.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the heart of the property sits Ruinas del Mar, a seafood restaurant designed to look like a replica of Aruba's Bushiribana gold mine ruins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • The planned auction of a treasure trove of Oasis live recordings this weekend has been definitely (not maybe) suspended.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Whether wandering through the ornamental gardens of Eden or exploring the region’s rich history—Apalachicola is a treasure trove of maritime culture—the Panhandle bestows a rare sense of peace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
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