treasury

/ˈtrɛʒəri/
noun
  1. The government department that manages a country's money, taxes, and finances.
    • The Treasury announced new tax cuts for small businesses.
    • She works as an economist for the U.S. Treasury.
    • The Treasury Department is responsible for printing money and collecting taxes.
  2. A place where money or valuable items are kept, such as a vault or strongroom.
    • The castle's treasury held gold coins and royal jewels.
    • The bank's treasury is secured behind a thick steel door.
    • They stored the ancient artifacts in a locked treasury.
  3. A collection of valuable things, such as art, knowledge, or resources.
    • The museum is a treasury of ancient art and sculpture.
    • The forest is a treasury of natural wonders and wildlife.
    • Her personal library was a treasury of rare first-edition books.