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

They cited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning about the potential for economic disruption if the court does not act soon.

From Los Angeles Times

He told the Treasury Committee that interest rates had been rising "across the developed world".

From BBC

In response, the Treasury pointed to previous remarks from Reeves, in which she said the government had "got the balance right" in taxing the better off, including new taxes on private jets and second homes.

From BBC

Andrew Bailey told the Treasury Select Committee: "This is a very serious situation, I am very concerned."

From BBC

That statement is in a week of economist transfers where the Treasury has become something of a feeder club to Number 10.

From BBC

Related Words

• bank 
• coffer 
• exchequer