treasury

[ trezh-uh-ree ]

noun

plural treasuries.

1. a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
2. funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
3. (initial capital letter) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
4. a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
5. a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.:

   a treasury of American poetry.

6. Treasuries, Informal. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.

Treasury

¹

/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /

noun

1. (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy

treasury

²

/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /

noun

1. a storage place for treasure
2. the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
3. a place where funds are kept and disbursed
4. Alsotreasure house a collection or source of valuable items

   a treasury of information

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasury¹

1250–1300; Middle English tresorie < Old French. See treasure, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of treasury¹

C13: from Old French tresorie , from tresor treasure

Example Sentences

—The bond market freakout: More worrisome to financial observers was weird, counterintuitive activity in the treasury bond market.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2015, the Treasury Department released a treasury note entitled “Helping More Americans Save,” in part to mark America Saves Week.

From Salon

Among others weighing in on the tariffs was Stanley Druckenmiller, a revered investment manager who once worked for progressive philanthropist George Soros, and was once the mentor and boss of Scott Bessant, Trump’s treasury secretary.

From Los Angeles Times

Rubio said the deal had not been the subject of Tuesday's talks, but had been negotiated with Ukrainian and US treasuries.

From BBC

But he said he "strongly" welcomed news that the new US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, "believes in multi-lateralism", or collectively coordinated action.

From BBC

Related Words

• bank
• coffer
• exchequer