treasury

//ˈtreʒ.ər.i//
B2Frequency Level 8Formal
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Noun

treasurySingular
treasuriesPlural
1

A place or building where treasure or valuable items are stored and kept safe.

The ancient treasury contained gold coins and precious jewels.

2

The government department responsible for managing a country's finances, revenue, and public expenditure.

The Treasury announced new tax policies to boost economic growth.

3

The funds or financial resources of a government, organization, or institution.

The government's treasury was depleted after years of war.

4

A collection of valuable or precious things.

This museum houses a treasury of ancient artifacts.