treasury

American  

[trezh-uh-ree] / ˈtrɛʒ ə ri /

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.

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treasury ¹ British  

/ 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

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Treasury ² British  

/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of treasury

1250–1300; Middle English tresorie < Old French. See treasure, -y ³

Example Sentences

Saylor has been an unshakable optimistic even as concerns grow over Strategy’s bullish bet on Bitcoin and the viability of the company’s crypto treasury.

From Barron's

“However, the market reaction overnight was telling: as the U.S. dollar remains the current safe haven through this even as U.S. treasuries came under strong pressure yesterday,” he added.

From Barron's

Sterling showed little reaction after the U.K.’s treasury chief announced no further changes to the country’s fiscal policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the treasury department said on Monday that the M23's continued presence near Burundi's border "carries the risk of escalating the conflict into a broader regional war".

From BBC

In November 2025, Harvard launched an investigation of Summers, a former U.S. treasury secretary who previously served as Harvard’s president.

From Salon

Related Words

• bank
• coffer
• exchequer