Treasure Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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

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]

3

[singular]

:

a person who is greatly loved or valued especially because of being very helpful

• Grandmother's nurse has been a real treasure.

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.