The meaning of COFFER is chest; especially : strongbox. How to use coffer in a sentence.

coffer noun (DECORATION) architecture specialized a flat, usually box-shaped, decorative area on a ceiling, formed by one part of the ceiling being set back farther than other parts:

coffer (ˈkɒfə) n 1. a chest, esp for storing valuables 2. (usually plural) a store of money

A coffer is a large strong chest used for storing valuable objects such as money or gold and silver.

Definition of coffer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Experimentation with the possible shapes in coffering, which solve problems of mathematical tiling, or tessellation, were a feature of Islamic as well as Renaissance architecture.

Mar 29, 2026 · Noun coffer (plural coffers) A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.