Treasure meaning

What does “treasure” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“treasure” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc..

treasure

noun

  1. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

    “the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies”

  2. art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

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  3. any possession that is highly valued by its owner

    “the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures”

  4. a collection of precious things

    “the trunk held all her meager treasures”

verb

  1. hold dear

    “I prize these old photographs”

  2. be fond of; be attached to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University