treasury

[trezh-uh-ree]

noun

plural

treasuries 

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. Informal.,  Treasuries, Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.

treasury

¹

/ 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. Also: treasure house. a collection or source of valuable items

   a treasury of information

Treasury

²

/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /

noun

1. (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy

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

The Office for Budget Responsibility had planned to release its assessment of announcements on tax and spending after treasury chief Rachel Reeves had presented them to lawmakers Wednesday, in line with convention.

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Argentina targets an “official” foreign-exchange-rate range and the treasury or the central bank buys and sells pesos but without clear rules or transparency.

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Over the last year, banks and other financial services firms have made it easier for small investors to buy crypto — exchange traded funds and firms that have constructed themselves as crypto treasuries have proliferated.

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Plans announced Wednesday by treasury chief Rachel Reeves are expected to raise around 26 billion pounds, or $34.43 billion, in new taxes through 2030 to fill a gap in the public finances.

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The U.K. government’s treasury chief said measures outlined in her latest budget aim to halt a rise in debt while helping to cool inflation.

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Related Words

• bank 
• coffer 
• exchequer