investing
treasury
Government-issued debt securities used to finance government spending; also refers to the government department managing public finances.
Example
"She bought 10-year Treasury bonds as a safe, low-risk investment."
💡 Memory Tip
TREASURY is where the government keeps its TREASURE — and where it borrows money by selling bonds.
Etymology
From Old French 'tresorie' from 'tresor' meaning 'treasure' — where the government's treasure is kept.
Common Misspellings
treasuarytreasureytreassurytreasuy
Related Terms
See Also
government