treasury

CEFRB2

/trˈɛʒəri/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A government department that manages public money.

  2. 02

    noun

    A place where valuable things are stored.

Examples

  • It is an ancient midden, presently an archaeological treasury.

  • TATOEBA could be an acronym in various languages: The All-inclusive Treasury Of Examples Beautifully Arranged.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Ellipsis of treasury department.

  2. A place where treasure is stored safely.

  3. A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.

More examples

In context

  • as reported to the Treasury and to Parliament

  • aspects of customs work that were formerly under Treasury and are nowadays under Homeland Security

  • Now since he hath the grace, thus gracelesse be His neighbors sweare he'le swell with treasurie.

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Origin

noun

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.