bureau
noun
a chest of drawers, often with a mirror at the top.
bureaus
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pluralof bureau.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He believes that when certain projects require the participation of multiple bureaus, there can be a silo effect that slows progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Spanish Civil Guard has set up bureaus in Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Córdoba to investigate reports of missing persons.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Such a move would mean the three bureaus fighting over business that currently flows to all of them.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
CNN and CBS News are expected to consolidate some of their operations, such as its overseas bureaus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Our clients were multinational corporations, bureaus of foreign governments, individuals of resource and connection.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
