Word
valuables
Phoneticsvalu·ables
US/ˈvæɫjəbəɫz/
UK/vˈæljuːəbəlz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. small things you own that are worth a lot of money, like jewelry, watches, or expensive electronics.
n. personal items of significant financial or sentimental worth. Usually refers to portable objects such as jewelry, cash, or small electronics.
Examples
“Please keep your valuables in the hotel safe.”
“The sign at the gym entrance reminds members not to leave valuables in their lockers overnight.”
“While the insurance policy covers the structure of the home, high-value items like antiques and other valuables require a separate appraisal and additional coverage.”
Examples
simple
“Please keep your valuables in the hotel safe.”
contextual
“The sign at the gym entrance reminds members not to leave valuables in their lockers overnight.”
complex
“While the insurance policy covers the structure of the home, high-value items like antiques and other valuables require a separate appraisal and additional coverage.”
Usage
Takes plural verb agreement; almost exclusively used in the plural form when referring to a collection of expensive items.
Pitfall
He lost a valuable in the park.
He lost a valuable item in the park.
The word 'valuables' is a plural-only noun; the singular 'valuable' is an adjective and cannot be used as a count noun for a single object.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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