bureau

noun
UK: /ˈbjʊərəʊ/
US: /ˈbjʊroʊ/

  1. An office or organization that does a specific job.

    1. The travel bureau can help you plan your trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The statistical bureau released important economic data last week. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of furniture with drawers for keeping things, often with a writing area.

    1. She keeps her jewelry in the top drawer of the bureau. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique bureau in the hallway has been in the family for generations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

agency chest of drawers department dresser office

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bureau" in English means: An office or organization that does a specific job., A piece of furniture with drawers for keeping things, often with a writing area..

The phonetic transcription of "bureau" is /ˈbjʊərəʊ/ in British English and /ˈbjʊroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bureau": agency, chest of drawers, department, dresser, office.

Example usage of "bureau": "The travel bureau can help you plan your trip.". More examples on the page.