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treasury
[trezh-uh-ree]
noun
plural
treasuriesa place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
(initial capital letter)the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc..
a treasury of American poetry.
Informal.Treasuries, Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.
treasury
1/ ˈٰɛəɪ /
noun
a storage place for treasure
the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
a place where funds are kept and disbursed
Also: treasure house.a collection or source of valuable items
a treasury of information
Treasury
2/ ˈٰɛəɪ /
noun
(in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of treasury1
Example Sentences
Iran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an ‘important treasury’ of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program.
Newsom amplified his point about California’s contribution to the federal treasury — albeit without the threat to cut it off — in an official statement also issued Friday.
Rather than appointing a direct successor, Reform UK is splitting Yusuf's role into multiple posts including a new head of operations and head of treasury - with new further leadership changes in the coming weeks after.
"We need to have the UK treasury acting as a UK treasury for the whole of the UK, not just for whoever happens to be in government in England at the time."
Bass and other local leaders maintain that playing host to mega-events will help restock the treasury.
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