Synonyms for

Treasury

Verb / ˈtreʒɜ:i: / Another word for treasury — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where money is kept; the government department responsible for managing a countrys finances

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

exchequer coffers funds assets

Informal

stash hoard kitty wad

Literary

repository strongbox casket

Antonyms

poverty debt deficit shortage lack emptiness need

Common collocations

  • national treasury
  • treasury department
  • treasury bonds
  • treasury bills
  • treasury secretary
  • treasury stock
  • treasury management

Word family

noun treasury
verb treasurize

Usage note

Primarily refers to a place where valuables are kept, especially by a government or large organization. Can also refer to the department responsible for managing finances.

Example sentences

  1. The treasury stores all the money earned by the government.
  2. The treasurer is in charge of managing the treasury.
  3. The treasury department is responsible for collecting taxes.
  4. The treasury is filled with gold and silver coins.
  5. The treasury is heavily guarded to prevent theft.

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