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The Britannica Dictionary treasure 6 ENTRIES FOUND:

• treasure (noun)
• treasure (verb)
• treasure chest (noun)
• treasure house (noun)
• treasure hunt (noun)
• treasure trove (noun)

1 treasure /ˈtrɛʒɚ/ noun plural treasures 1 treasure /ˈtrɛʒɚ/ noun plural treasures Britannica Dictionary definition of TREASURE 1 [noncount] : something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place

• a legend about the pirates' buried/sunken/hidden treasure
• the royal treasure

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [count] : something that is very special, important, or valuable

• childhood treasures [=things that are important to you because you had them when you were a child]
• Central Park is one of New York City's many treasures.
• The panda is considered one of China's national treasures. [=something that is greatly valued by the people of China]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 [singular] : a person who is greatly loved or valued especially because of being very helpful

• Grandmother's nurse has been a real treasure.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 treasure /ˈtrɛʒɚ/ verb treasures; treasured; treasuring 2 treasure /ˈtrɛʒɚ/ verb treasures; treasured; treasuring Britannica Dictionary definition of TREASURE [+ object] : to value (something) very much

• I treasure our friendship.
• He treasures that autographed baseball.
• My grandmother's ring is my most treasured possession.

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