treasury

[ trezh-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural treas·ur·ies.

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 Treasury estimates 500 per year; the National Farmers Union says it's closer to 70,000 in total.

From BBC

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said again that the Labour government had inherited a difficult economic situation following the General Election.

From BBC

The Treasury told the BBC the government "had to make difficult choices to fix the foundations of the country".

From BBC

Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, said the government knew "families across Britain are still struggling with the cost of living".

From BBC

Lutnick had been considered for Treasury secretary, a position Trump has not announced yet.

From Salon

Related Words

• bank
• coffer
• exchequer