26984 words

treasure

8 definitions • 10 examples
1
very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money:

Examples:

buried treasure Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure.
When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.
2
very valuable things, especially pieces of art:

Examples:

art treasures At the time, the painting was considered one of the world's greatest art treasures.
3
someone who is very helpful and valuable to you:

Examples:

I don't know what I'd have done without Lizzie when I was ill - she was an absolute treasure.
4
a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a child:

Examples:

Come on, treasure, let's go and see Granny.
5
to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable:

Examples:

treasure a memory I will always treasure those memories of my dad.
treasured possession This pen that my grandfather gave me is one of my most treasured possessions.
6
great wealth, esp. in the form of a store of gold, silver, precious stones, or money:

Examples:

[ U ] Pirates are said to have buried treasure there.
7
A treasure is also anything of great value:

Examples:

[ C ] Jazz is America’s national treasure.
8
to take good care of something because you value it highly:

Examples:

I treasure these old snapshots of my grandparents.

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