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treasury

treas·ur·y
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trezh-uh-ree]
    • /ˈtrɛʒ ə ri/
    • /ˈtrəʒərɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trezh-uh-ree]
    • /ˈtrɛʒ ə ri/

Definitions of treasury word

  • noun plural treasury a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed. 1
  • noun plural treasury funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc. 1
  • noun plural treasury (initial capital letter) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue. 1
  • noun plural treasury a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects. 1
  • noun plural treasury a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.: a treasury of American poetry. 1
  • noun plural treasury Treasuries, Informal. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. 1
See all 24 definitions of treasury

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Origin of treasury

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English tresorie < Old French. See treasure, -y3

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Parts of speech for Treasury

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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treasury popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for treasury

noun treasury

  • analects — selected literary passages from one or more works
  • anthology — An anthology is a collection of writings by different writers published together in one book.
  • archives — Usually, archives. documents or records relating to the activities, business dealings, etc., of a person, family, corporation, association, community, or nation.
  • athenaeum — an institution for the promotion of learning
  • cache — A cache is a quantity of things such as weapons that have been hidden.
All 19 Synonyms of treasury

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Related words

  • treasury bond

    any of various interest-bearing bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, usually maturing over a long period of time.

  • treasury note

    a note or bill issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, receivable as legal tender for all debts except as otherwise expressly provided.

  • treasury bill

    an obligation of the U.S. government represented by promissory notes in denominations ranging from $1000 to $1,000,000, with a maturity of about 90 days but bearing no interest, and sold periodically at a discount on the market.

  • treasury certificate

    an obligation of the U.S. government represented by certificates in denominations ranging from $1000 to $1,000,000, maturing in one year or less with interest periodically payable by the redemption of coupons.

  • treasury of merits

    the superabundant store of merits and satisfactions, comprising those of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.

  • aerarium

    the state treasury in ancient Rome.
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