C1nounmoneypolitics
US/ˈtreʒ.ər.i/
UK/ˈtreʒ.ər.i/
the government department that manages a country's money; also the money or funds a company holds
In context
The Treasury announced a new plan to reduce the national debt over ten years.
She works in the treasury department, where she manages the company's cash and short-term loans.
Investors bought more treasury bonds when the stock market became unstable.
Words that go with treasury
noun + noun
- treasury bondA ten-year treasury bond pays a fixed interest rate.
- treasury departmentThe treasury department approved the budget on Monday.
- treasury billBanks often hold treasury bills as a safe short-term investment.
- treasury secretaryThe treasury secretary spoke about taxes at the press conference.
- treasury yieldTreasury yields rose after the inflation report.
adjective + noun
- corporate treasuryOur corporate treasury handles foreign currency payments.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The treasury are going to announce the plan.Correct: The treasury is going to announce the plan.