Treasure
'trɛʒər
Definitions
2 meaningsA collection of valuable items, especially jewels, precious metals, or other riches.
'trɛʒər
A collection of valuable things
The explorers discovered a hidden treasure in the ancient tomb.
💡 Simply: Imagine you find a box filled with sparkly diamonds, shiny gold coins, and maybe even a secret map! That box and everything in it is a treasure. It's something super special and valuable.
👶 For kids: A treasure is something really valuable and special, like gold or shiny toys!
More Examples
The museum displayed its collection of historical treasures.
Her kindness was a true treasure.
How It's Used
"The pirate's treasure was buried on a remote island."
"Her grandmother's collection of antique dolls was a treasure."
To keep something special and valuable in your mind or heart, to value highly.
'trɛʒər
To cherish or value highly
She treasured the antique music box her grandmother gave her.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a favorite toy or a really special photo. When you treasure something, it's like you really, really love it and keep it close to your heart. You're so happy you have it!
👶 For kids: To treasure is to really, really like and keep something safe because it's special.
More Examples
He treasured the friendships he made during college.
We treasure our time spent with family.
How It's Used
"She treasured the memories of her childhood."
"The family treasured their time together."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
treasure trove
A collection of valuable things or something that is considered to be valuable.
"The library's archives were a treasure trove of historical documents."
to be a treasure
To be a highly valued person.
"My grandmother is a treasure to our family."
From Old French *tresor* (modern French *trésor*), from Latin *thesaurus*, from Greek *thēsaurós* meaning 'storehouse'.
The word 'treasure' has been used for centuries to describe valuable possessions, and has been found in medieval texts.
Memory tip
Think of a pirate's chest filled with gold and jewels.
Word Origin
"storehouse/treasury"