Meaning of the word bureau in English
What does bureau mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bureau
US /ˈbjʊr.oʊ/
UK /ˈbjʊr.oʊ/
Noun
1.
a chest of drawers, often with a mirror on top, used in a bedroom for storing clothes
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She neatly folded her sweaters and placed them in the top drawer of the bureau.
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The antique bureau added a touch of elegance to the bedroom.
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2.
an office or department for transacting a particular business
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a well-known government bureau.
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She works at the local tourism bureau.
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