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bureaus

|bu-reaux|

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🇺🇸

/ˈbjʊroʊz/

🇬🇧

/ˈbjʊərəʊz/

(bureau)

office or department

Base FormPluralPlural
bureaubureausbureaux
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bureau' originates from French, specifically the word 'bureau,' where 'bureau' meant 'desk' or 'office.'

Historical Evolution

'bureau' changed from the French word 'bureau' and eventually became the modern English word 'bureau.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'desk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'office or department.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a department or division of a government or organization.

The travel bureau offers a variety of vacation packages.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a writing desk with drawers and typically an angled top opening downward to form a writing surface.

She kept her important documents in the bureau.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/09 19:47