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

Lutnick, the chief executive of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, had also been in the running for treasury secretary, a more high-profile role.

From BBC

Trump's selection of a treasury secretary could indicated how he intends to implement tariffs, per The Associated Press.

From Salon

Every year it clawed this money back by depositing lower royalty payments - the money it received for every barrel pumped out of the ground - with the Nigerian treasury.

From BBC

The president-elect is still hiring for his incoming administration, with posts such as FBI director and treasury secretary yet to be named.

From BBC

These liberal state governors are reportedly talking among themselves about how to get promised federal funding for state projects into their treasuries before Trump takes over.

From Salon

Related Words

• bank
• coffer
• exchequer