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exchequer

[eks-chek-er, iks-chek-er] / ˈɛks tʃɛk ər, ɪksˈtʃɛk ər /




NOUN
treasure house
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"Her dad was chancellor of the exchequer - it's a hard line to walk, but she's also very relatable."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The chancellor of the exchequer warned of "necessary choices" as Britain struggles with high debt and inflation.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves's autumn budget in October is expected to bring tax rises.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

The former prime minister was chancellor of the exchequer at the time and the couple's high profile loss struck a chord with people who had experienced similar tragedy.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Not that I cared which side we sold them to, but the British were the ones who had money—they had the whole English exchequer behind them.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier