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1trea·sure Listen to audio/ˈtrɛʒɚ/ noun
plural trea·sures
1 [noncount] : something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place
a legend about the pirates' buried/sunken/hidden treasure the royal treasure
2 [count] : something that is very special, important, or valuable
childhood treasures [=things that are important to you because you had them when you were a child] Central Park is one of New York City's many treasures. The panda is considered one of China's national treasures. [=something that is greatly valued by the people of China]
3 [singular] : a person who is greatly loved or valued especially because of being very helpful
Grandmother's nurse has been a real treasure.

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