Definition of TREASURE

treasure

Plural: treasures

Noun

  • accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
    • "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies"
  • art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
  • any possession that is highly valued by its owner
    • "the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures"
  • a collection of precious things
    • "the trunk held all her meager treasures"
  • A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
  • Anything greatly valued.
  • Anything greatly valued.
  • A term of endearment.
  • Anything greatly valued.
  • The female genitals; pudenda.

Verb

Verb Forms: treasured, treasuring, treasures

  • To value something highly; to keep carefully.
  • hold dear
  • be fond of; be attached to
  • To consider to be precious; to value highly.
  • To store or stow in a safe place.
  • To enrich.

Examples

  • Experienced players TREASURE blank tiles, knowing their versatility can secure a big score.
  • Oh, this ring is beautiful! I’ll treasure it forever.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tresour, from Old French tresor (“treasury”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Mostly displaced native Old English goldhord (See goldhoard) and Old English ġestrēon. Doublet of thesaurus.

Synonyms

appreciate, care for, cherish, gem, hoarded wealth, hold dear, prize, value

Antonyms

despise

Scrabble Score: 8

treasure: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
treasure: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
treasure: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

treasure: valid Words With Friends Word