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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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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"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
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
After Monday's meeting, trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri told a press conference that Rai and another official, Anil Mishra, had resigned after police lodged a complaint on 25 June.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
She picked up the second letter and said, “This one is from the King’s treasurer in the City.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
"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 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
And current US Treasurer Brandon Beach vowed the country's currency will "continue to stand as a symbol of prosperity, strength, and the unshakable spirit of the American people".
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 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
Whilst occupied one morning in my room on the fourth story at the Palace Hotel, counting with my treasurers several thousands of pounds, the atmosphere suddenly became dark.
From The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 by James H. Mapleson
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