treasurer
noun
a person in charge of treasure or a treasury.
treasurer
American
[trezh-er-er]
/ ˈtrɛʒ ər ər /
noun
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treasurers
plural
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a person in charge of treasure or a treasury.
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an officer of a government, corporation, association, or the like, in charge of the receipt, care, and disbursement of money.
Treasurer
1
British
/ ˈtrɛʒərə /
noun
treasurer
2
British
/ ˈtrɛʒərə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of treasurer
1250–1300; Middle English tresorer < Anglo-French < Late Latin thēsaurārius. See treasure, -er 2
Explanation
A treasurer has the important job of tallying up funds received by an organization, handing out money for expenses, and keeping track of how much is left over. Governments, businesses, clubs, and charities all have treasurers to manage their money. If you volunteer to be the treasurer of your school French club, you'll be responsible for keeping track of the money that comes in from your bake sale, as well as what's spent on your trip to Quebec. The noun treasurer comes from the Old French word for "treasure," tresor, which has its ultimate root in the Greek word thesauros, "store, treasure, or treasure house."
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A major Democratic donor, Kounalakis in 2023 launched a campaign to become California’s next governor before dropping out of the race and announcing in August 2025 she would run for state treasurer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Molina served as a treasurer for the organization, which isn’t named in the indictment but is described as a booster club for a high school football team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Now we give away 3.4 million books a month to kids" up to age five, Dollywood Foundation's treasurer Eugene Naughton told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Portillo’s, the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company, said it has hired Kevin Kalicak as the fast-casual restaurant chain’s new chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Sept. 7.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
As soon as they reached the sidewalk, Jamie made his first decision as treasurer.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
The prime specimen here is the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, which was empaneled under former California Treasurer Phil Angelides to report on the financial meltdown of 2007-2008.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
"I think people have legitimate concerns about where they fit in the economy," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said when asked what was driving that.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The same happened with the former SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced changes to the tax system around property ownership, ending so-called “negative gearing” that directs generous financial incentives toward those buying investment homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Brother Leon had “volunteered” Brian Cochran for the position of Treasurer of the Chocolate Sale.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
A top item on the agenda for treasurers: asking banks to pay up for cash deposits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The treasurers of eight states wrote an open letter to Tesla’s board of directors last week, voicing concern that “Tesla’s recent performance signals deeper governance and leadership challenges.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025
I had a chance this week to give a talk to a group of about 4,000 people who work in government finance roles, so city treasurers, sewer authorities, that sort of thing.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, said state treasurers of both parties have invested in Israel bonds for more than 30 years.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
So princes cheaply may our wants supply, When they give that, their treasurers deny.
From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by John Dryden
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