treasure
noun /ˈtreʒə(r)/
/ˈtreʒər/
- [uncountable] a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery
- buried treasure
- a pirate’s treasure chest
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- buried
- hidden
- lost
- …
- hunt for
- look for
- search for
- …
- chest
- house
- trove
- …
- a hoard of treasure
- [countable, usually plural] a highly valued object
- the priceless art treasures of the Uffizi Gallery
Extra Examples- Many forgotten treasures have been discovered in the attics of old houses.
- a vast treasure of medieval manuscripts
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- precious
- priceless
- …
- discover
- find
- uncover
- …
- [singular] a person who is much loved or valued
- Liz is an absolute treasure—I couldn’t do without her.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- precious
- priceless
- …
- discover
- find
- uncover
- …
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French tresor, based on Greek thēsauros ‘storehouse, treasure’.