treasurer
noun
a person in charge of treasure or a treasury.
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treasurer
American
[trezh-er-er]
/ ˈtrɛʒ ər ər /
noun
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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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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According to A Step to Freedom’s website, Croom’s sister, Kendel Croom, serves as the board’s treasurer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
In 2024, Fain stripped Boyer and the UAW’s second-ranking official, treasurer Margaret Mock, of much of their duties, only to reverse the moves last year after the monitor determined they weren’t warranted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Abbie is treasurer of peer group Menstrual Health Support, and says the consensus among members is the tests were a "side-step" rather than a step forward.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The PAC’s treasurer is Alex Clark, who met Talarico during their time teaching in San Antonio through Teach for America.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
I was pretty sure I would never end up treasurer of anything.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
"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
State Treasurer Fiona Ma is finishing her second term and cannot seek reelection.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The public-speaking requirement was put in place following an independent review of the central bank ordered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers after Labor won power in an election in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
In any event, the job is no longer cool for Treasurer Beach, because his signature will no longer appear on paper currency.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2026
Brother Leon had “volunteered” Brian Cochran for the position of Treasurer of the Chocolate Sale.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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
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
Every year, the Tribal Assembly elected the Quaestors, treasurers in charge of public money.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Republican state treasurers control a combined $3 trillion, according to Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder, who chairs the State Financial Officers Foundation, underscoring their potential financial influence.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
For this purpose there are assessors, collectors, treasurers, comptrollers or auditors, and various other officials.
From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford
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