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treasury

noun
TREZH-er-ee/ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/UKTREZH-uh-ree/ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/

Pluraltreasuries

6 meanings of treasury

Practice

  1. 1
    nounabbreviationellipsis
    Short for treasury department. It is the part of a government that takes care of its money.

    The Treasury wants to cut how much the country borrows.

    My aunt has a job at the Treasury in the capital.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A place where a country or a royal family keeps its money and valuable things.

    The king's treasury was full of gold coins.

    Thieves broke into the city treasury at night.

    Similarexchequer, coffers

  3. 3
    nounabbreviationellipsis
    Short for treasury bond. It is used mostly when people talk about money and investing.

    My grandpa bought a Treasury when he retired.

    Is a Treasury safer than a bank account?

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  4. 4
    nouncountable
    A safe place where treasure is kept.

    The temple treasury was full of gold and jewels.

    The old church has a small treasury with silver cups.

    Similarvault, strongroom

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  5. 5
    nouncountable
    A collection of pieces of writing or art.

    Grandma gave me a treasury of children's poems for my birthday.

    This book is a treasury of folk tales from around the world.

    Similarcollection, anthology, trove, storehouse

Less common meaning

  1. 6
    nounobsolete
    A treasure, or something worth a lot.
    Now since he hath the grace, thus gracelesse be His neighbors sweare he'le swell with treasurie.
    1599, W. Kinsayder or Theriomastix [pseudonyms; John Marston], “Totum in Toto”Here, treasurie means riches or wealth.
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Origin

From the Old French word tresorie, from tresor (“treasure”). It goes back through Latin to a Greek word meaning “treasure house.”