Treasures
ˈtrɛʒərz
Definitions
2 meaningsValuable things, often precious stones, gold, or other items of value.
ˈtrɛʒərz
Valuable items or riches.
The pirate captain guarded his treasures jealously.
💡 Simply: Treasures are things that are super valuable and precious, like a shiny gold coin or a secret box of your favorite toys. Imagine finding a box filled with all your dream presents! That’s like finding a treasure.
👶 For kids: Treasures are special things that are worth a lot, like gold or sparkly jewels.
More Examples
The museum displayed numerous national treasures.
She cherished the small collection of family treasures.
How It's Used
"Archaeologists unearthed ancient treasures from the buried city."
"The pirates sought buried treasure on the desert island."
To value and cherish something greatly; to keep as precious.
ˈtrɛʒərz
To cherish or value something highly.
She treasures the time spent with her family.
💡 Simply: When you treasure something, it means you really, really love it and think it's super special and important. Like when you treasure a photo of your best friend or treasure the memory of your last birthday party.
👶 For kids: To treasure means to really love and take care of something special, like a favorite toy or a nice drawing.
More Examples
He treasures the rare opportunity to travel.
The artist treasures the moments of inspiration.
How It's Used
"She treasures the memories of her childhood."
"He treasures his collection of antique books."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
a treasure trove
A collection of valuable or interesting things.
"The library was a treasure trove of historical documents."
treasure chest
A box or container, usually made of wood or metal, used for storing valuable items.
"The pirates finally found the treasure chest."
From Old French *tresor* (treasure), from Latin *thesaurus* (treasure, treasury), from Greek *thēsauros* (storehouse).
Used in Old English to describe wealth and valuable objects. The term evolved over time.
Memory tip
Think of a pirate's chest filled with sparkling jewels and golden coins.
Word Origin
"storehouse, treasury"