Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
treasury
noun
ˈtrɛʒ.ər.i
Definition
The department responsible for managing a nation’s revenue and finances.
Examples
- The country’s treasury is working on a new budget.
- She found an old treasure map in the treasury of the library.
- The state’s treasury is crucial for maintaining public services.
Meaning
A treasury is a place where money and valuable items are stored, or it can refer to the financial resources of an organization or government.
Synonyms
- fund
- exchequer
- coffers
