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Treasure Definition & Meaning

treasure
noun
  1. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.; "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies"
  2. art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
  3. any possession that is highly valued by its owner; "the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures"
  4. a collection of precious things; "the trunk held all her meager treasures"
verb
  1. hold dear; "I prize these old photographs"
  2. be fond of; be attached to

"Treasure" in song lyrics

See how treasure is used in real songs:

  • "With our microphones, cause that's what we treasure"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word)
  • "Most difficult task, last shall be first to get the treasure"
    Aceyalone — Art Club
  • "I had the pleasure of finding this treasure"
    Aceyalone — Future Rockers

Usage tips for "treasure"

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Frequently asked questions

What does treasure mean?
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.; "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies" art highly prized for its beauty or perfection any possession that is highly valued by its owner; "the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures" a collection of precious things; "the trunk held all her meager treasures" hold dear; "I prize these old photographs" be fond of; be attached to
What part of speech is treasure?
Treasure is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does treasure have?
Treasure has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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