1
a(1)
: wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
buried treasure
(2)
: wealth of any kind or in any form : riches
b
: a store of money in reserve
2
: something of great worth or value
also
: a person esteemed as rare or precious
3
: a collection of precious things
treasured; treasuring
ˈtre-zh(ə-)riŋ 
ˈtrā-
2
: to collect and store up (something of value) for future use : hoard
Examples of treasure in a Sentence
Noun
a legend about the pirates' buried treasure
Central Park is one of New York City's many treasures.
Grandmother's nurse has been a real treasure.
Verb
He treasures that autographed baseball.
My grandmother's ring is my most treasured possession.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Theroux treasures every silly little turn his cocky boss man gets to take.
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Noun
So the show’s host is Alan Cumming, the actor and international treasure.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
An encore to the heartening day Sunday that the team and school will always be able to treasure in and of itself.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Theroux treasures every silly little turn his cocky boss man gets to take.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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Etymology
Noun
Middle English tresor "treasure," from early French tresor (same meaning), from Latin thesaurus "treasure, collection" — related to thesaurus
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