noun
- plural of treasury; government departments responsible for managing public finances and revenue
- places where valuable items, money, or precious objects are stored
- collections of valuable or precious things
Examples
- The treasuries of several countries coordinated their economic policies.
- Ancient palaces often had underground treasuries for storing gold and jewels.
- The museum’s treasuries contain priceless artifacts from around the world.
- National treasuries must balance spending with revenue collection.
- Pirates were said to have hidden their treasuries on remote islands.
- The cathedral’s treasuries house centuries-old religious artifacts.
- Modern treasuries use sophisticated security systems to protect assets.