treasury
Translation
treasury, exchequer
Examples
The Treasury Department manages national finances.
The Treasury Department manages national finances.
The club's treasury is running low on funds.
The club's treasury is running low on funds.
This book is a treasury of useful information.
This book is a treasury of useful information.
Grammar Patterns
((the Treasury)) the government department for finance The Treasury sets interest rates.
((a treasury of sth.)) a collection of valuable things The museum is a treasury of art.
Similar Words
exchequer, coffer, repository
Etymology
From Old French 'tresor' (treasure), from Latin 'thesaurus' (treasure). Related to 'treasure'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the place that holds a whole country's 'treasure'.