treasury
Translation
treasury, exchequer, repository
Examples
The Treasury is responsible for the economy.
The Treasury is responsible for the economy.
The museum has a treasury of art.
The museum has a treasury of art.
Grammar Patterns
((the Treasury)) the government department in charge of finance The Treasury announced new tax policies.
((a treasury of sth.)) a collection of valuable things The book is a treasury of information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exchequer, department of the treasury, repository, storehouse
Etymology
From Old French 'tresorie', from 'tresor' ('treasure'). A place where treasure is kept.
Memory Tips
A 'treasury' is a place (like a ministr'y') that holds 'treasure'.