treasure

noun
UK: /ˈtreʒə(r)/
US: /ˈtreʒər/

  1. Valuable things, like gold, jewels, or money.

    1. The pirates hid their treasure on the island. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum houses a vast treasure of ancient artifacts, attracting visitors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something very special or valuable.

    1. My family photos are my greatest treasure. [ ] [ ]
    2. Good friends are a treasure, and I value our relationship so much. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wealth fortune riches prize cherish value appreciate adore
treasure transitive-verb

  1. To consider something as very valuable or important.

    1. I treasure our friendship. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people treasure the time they spend with their families during holidays. [ ] [ ]

  2. To keep something carefully because it is valuable.

    1. She treasured the antique watch. [ ] [ ]
    2. He treasured the letter his grandfather had written during the war. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "treasure" in English means: Valuable things, like gold, jewels, or money., Something very special or valuable..

The phonetic transcription of "treasure" is /ˈtreʒə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtreʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "treasure": wealth, fortune, riches, prize, cherish, value, appreciate, adore.

Example usage of "treasure": "The pirates hid their treasure on the island.". More examples on the page.