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treasure
/ˈtrɛʒər/
valuable items or wealth
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
They hid their valuable items on the island.
general
valuable items, especially those that are collected or stored
The museum displayed ancient treasures from the pharaohs.
The museum showed valuable artifacts from ancient Egypt.
Often refers to gold, jewels, or other precious objects.
figurative
something highly valued or cherished
Her children are her greatest treasure.
Her children are what she values most.
Used metaphorically for people, memories, or experiences.
Collocations
treasure huntan activity where people search for hidden itemstreasure chesta box for storing valuable itemstreasure trovea large collection of valuable things
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Metaphorical Use
'Treasure' can describe people or experiences, not just objects.
Gold Rule
Plural vs. Singular
Use 'treasure' as both singular and plural (e.g., 'the treasure' or 'the treasures').
Word Origin
From Old French 'tresor,' from Latin 'thesaurus,' meaning 'storehouse' or 'treasury.'
Usage Notes
Can refer to physical objects or abstract things of great value.
Word Breakdown
treas
storehouse
root-ure
noun suffix
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