Definition of TREASURY

treasury

Meanings

Plural: treasuries

Noun

  • the funds of a government or institution or individual
  • the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
  • negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time
  • the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy
  • the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances; the Treasury Department was created in 1789
  • a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
  • A place where treasure is stored safely.
  • A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.
  • Ellipsis of treasury department.
  • Ellipsis of treasury bond.
  • A collection of artistic or literary works.
  • A treasure.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English tresorie, from Old French tresorie, from tresor (“treasure”), from Latin thēsaurus (“treasure”), from Ancient Greek θησαυρός (thēsaurós, “treasure house”). Displaced native Old English māþmhūs.

Synonyms

Department of the Treasury, exchequer, First Lord of the Treasury, Treasury Department, Treasury obligations, United States Treasury

Scrabble Score: 11

treasury is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
treasury is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 11

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