Bureau

Quick meaning: Bureau is a noun meaning An administrative unit of government; office.

Meaning

An administrative unit of government; office.

More Meanings

1. An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
2. An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
3. (Northeastern US) A chest of drawers for clothes.
4. (chiefly British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

Example Sentences

a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau

Newt Gingrich gives powerful testimony to the appeal of “the last word in content providership” — speakers’ bureaus.

Ashley Johnson is an energy, trade and economics expert at the National Bureau of Asian Research, based in the United States.

Nick opened the bureau door and told Joan he was going to find Susan. He walked to the cafeteria, but it was empty. He went back to the bureau, and asked Joan to check the restrooms.

Word Forms

• bureaus
• bureaux

Synonyms for bureau

Depending on context, synonyms include bu, authority, agency, office, chest, dresser.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include agency, authority, office, chest, dresser, directorate.

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