treasurer
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the person in a club or small group who looks after the money and pays the bills.
the officer of an organisation, such as a club or society, who is entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of its funds.
Simple“As the club treasurer, Sarah had to keep track of all the membership fees.”
In context“The local gardening society elected a new treasurer to oversee the budget for the upcoming annual flower show.”
UsageThe noun is countable and often used as a title before a name.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a high-level official in charge of the money for a government or a large company.
a senior executive or government official responsible for managing treasury operations, including liquidity, investments, and financial risk.
Simple“The company treasurer presented the annual financial report to the board of directors.”
In context“The State Treasurer announced a new series of measures designed to reduce the public deficit over the next fiscal year.”
UsageOften capitalised when referring to a specific government position.
Synonymsfinance directorcomptroller