Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances: The Department of the Treasury is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for managing government revenue, producing currency, and overseeing economic policy. It was created in 1789.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Department of the Treasury issues Treasury bonds to finance government debt.
  • All federal tax revenue is collected by the Department of the Treasury.
  • The Secretary of the Department of the Treasury is a key advisor to the President on economic matters.

Advanced Usage

• "Treasury" as a shorthand: In formal and informal contexts, "the Treasury" is often used to refer to the Department of the Treasury.
  • The Treasury released a statement on the new fiscal policy.
• Referring to its leadership: The head of the department is the Secretary of the Treasury.
  • The Secretary of the Treasury will testify before Congress tomorrow.

Variants and Related Words

• The Treasury: A common shortened form for the Department of the Treasury.
• Treasury Department: A full, alternative name for the Department of the Treasury.
• U.S. Treasury: A variant specifying the United States department.

Synonyms

• Treasury: (when used as a proper noun referring to the department)
• Treasury Department:

Noun

1. the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances; the Treasury Department was created in 1789