treasure — a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreʒər/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is a real treasure - especially when she hides vegetables in my favorite dishes!
- I treasure my smartphone more than any pirate treasured gold.
- The library is a treasure trove of knowledge for students.
treasure
NOUN[/ˈtreʒər/]
a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.
A treasure chest overflows with gold coins and jewels as adventurers celebrate discovery
Treasure is pleasure we measure — where golden riches beyond measure bring boundless pleasure
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'tresor', derived from Latin 'thesaurus' meaning 'store' or 'storehouse'. The Latin term itself came from Greek 'thesauros', originally referring to a treasury or store of valuables.
Breakdown
treasure (noun) - from Old French 'tresor' + Latin 'thesaurus' (store/storehouse) = a collection of precious or valuable items stored together
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is a real treasure - especially when she hides vegetables in my favorite dishes!”
“I treasure my smartphone more than any pirate treasured gold.”
“The library is a treasure trove of knowledge for students.”
“She treasures the handwritten letter from her best friend.”
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