crown jewel

• Terme désignant le bien, l'atout ou l'élément le plus précieux, important ou convoité d'une collection, d'une organisation ou d'un système, souvent mis en valeur comme le summum.

A term referring to the most valuable, important, or prized possession, asset, or element within a collection, organization, or system.

1. Most valuable possessionB2formal

   The most valuable, important, or prized item in a collection or organization.

   pièce maîtresse

   • The museum's crown jewel is a rare painting by Rembrandt.
   • This division is considered the crown jewel of the company.
   • The crown jewel of his collection is a vintage sports car.

2. Best or most attractive partB2informal

   The most outstanding or desirable feature of something.

   joyau de la couronne

   • The crown jewel of the park is its beautiful lake.
   • The new stadium is the crown jewel of the city's sports facilities.
   • The crown jewel of the vacation was the sunset cruise.