treasure

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
  2. noun art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
  3. noun any possession that is highly valued by its owner

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tresour, from Old French tresor (“treasury”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Mostly displaced native Old English goldhord (See goldhoard) and Old English ġestrēon. Doublet of thesaurus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hoarded wealth

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