treasure

I UK [ˈtreʒə(r)] / US [ˈtreʒər] noun
Word forms "treasure":
singular treasure plural treasures
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1)

a) [uncountable] a collection of valuable things, especially jewels or gold and silver objects. In stories, treasure is often stored in a treasure chest (= a large box)

buried/hidden treasure:

There are rumours of buried treasure in the old house.

b) [countable, usually plural] a valuable object, especially a piece of art or a historical object

the treasures of the Vatican Museum

2) [countable] something that you look after carefully because you think it is valuable or important

This photograph from our wedding is my greatest treasure.

3) [countable] informal someone who is very helpful and kind

II UK [ˈtreʒə(r)] / US [ˈtreʒər] verb [transitive]
Word forms "treasure":
present tense I/you/we/they treasure he/she/it treasures present participle treasuring past tense treasured past participle treasured

1) to keep or look after something very carefully because it is very valuable or important to you

My grandfather treasured that violin until the day he died.

2) to feel happy, for example because you are doing something that you enjoy

I treasure the time I spend with my grandchildren.