treasury — a government department responsible for the management of public finances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a government department responsible for the management of public finances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreʒəri/
Example Sentences
- The king's treasury was so full that gold coins kept falling out of the windows.
- The Treasury issued a warning about potential inflation risks.
- My piggy bank is my personal treasury - currently holding $3.47.
treasury
NOUN[/ˈtreʒəri/]
a government department responsible for the management of public finances
💡 Concept
The royal treasury overflows with gold coins, jewels, and ancient scrolls.
🎵 Rhyme
The treasury must measure every treasure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtreʒəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtreʒəri/
🌳Etymology
Roottreasur-
Suffix--y
🎵Rhyme
pleasuremeasureleisure
pleasure
measure
leisure
🔗Collocations
Treasury Department
treasury bonds
treasury bills
national treasury
treasury secretary
royal treasury
empty treasury
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The king's treasury was so full that gold coins kept falling out of the windows.”
“The Treasury issued a warning about potential inflation risks.”
😄 Fun example
“My piggy bank is my personal treasury - currently holding $3.47.”
“The company's treasury was managed by a team of financial experts.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
exchequercoffersvaultrepositorystorehouse
Antonyms
debtdeficitbankruptcy
Related
treasuretreasurerfinancerevenuebudgetbonds
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