exchequer
/ɪksˈtʃɛkər/
noun
- The government department responsible for managing a country's public finances; the treasury.
- The exchequer reported a surplus for the third quarter.
- Money from the exchequer was used to fund the new hospital.
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new tax policies in the budget speech.
- A person's personal funds or financial resources, often used humorously or informally.
- I'd love to go on vacation, but my exchequer is a bit low this month.
- The company's exchequer took a hit after the unexpected expenses.
- He dipped into the family exchequer to pay for the repairs.