treasure

[ trezh-er ]

noun

1. wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.

   Synonyms: hoard

2. wealth, rich materials, or valuable things.
3. any thing or person greatly valued or highly prized:

   This book was his chief treasure.

verb (used with object)

, treas·ured, treas·ur·ing.

1. to retain carefully or keep in store, as in the mind.
2. to regard or treat as precious; cherish.

   Synonyms: esteem, value

3. to put away for security or future use, as money.

   Synonyms: hoard

treasure

/ ˈtrɛʒə /

noun

1. wealth and riches, usually hoarded, esp in the form of money, precious metals, or gems
2. a thing or person that is highly prized or valued

verb

1. to prize highly as valuable, rare, or costly
2. to store up and save; hoard

Derived Forms

• ˈtreasureless, adjective
• ˈtreasurable, adjective

Other Words From

• treasur·a·ble adjective
• treasure·less adjective
• un·treasur·a·ble adjective
• un·treasured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasure¹

First recorded in 1125–75; (for the noun) Middle English tresor, from Old French, from Gallo-Romance trēsaurus (unrecorded), from Latin thēsaurus “storehouse, hoard” ( thesaurus ); verb derivative of the noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasure¹

C12: from Old French tresor , from Latin thēsaurus anything hoarded, from Greek thēsauros

Example Sentences

She concluded her statement by saying she would always treasure “the beautiful energy” she felt working with her collaborators on “+57.”

From Los Angeles Times

I consider every piece that I find in Paris a little treasure.

From Los Angeles Times

The closest vessel was the Disney Treasure, which was travelling from Europe to the US to prepare for its maiden voyage and was 80 miles away when it responded.

From BBC

"We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril," Disney Treasure Captain Marco Nogara told ABC News.

From BBC

The 340m Disney Treasure was crossing the Atlantic from Europe, where it was constructed, to Florida, where it will embark on its maiden voyage in December.

From BBC

Related Words

• adore
• appreciate
• cherish
• conserve
• preserve
• revere
• worship