bureau

[ˈbjʊərəʊ]

bureau Definition

• 1. a chest of drawers or a writing desk with drawers and typically an angled top opening downwards to form a writing surface
• 2. an office or department for transacting particular business

Using bureau: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bureau" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sat at her bureau, writing a letter.

• Example

  The FBI is a bureau of the US Department of Justice.

• Example

  He works for the Census Bureau.

bureau Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bureau

• desk
• cabinet
• dresser
• office
• commode

Phrases with bureau

• travel bureau

  an agency that makes arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and tours for travelers

  Example

  I booked my flight and hotel through a travel bureau.

• news bureau

  an office or organization that gathers and distributes news reports

  Example

  The Associated Press has a news bureau in every state.

• writing bureau

  a desk with drawers and compartments for storing writing materials

  Example

  She keeps all her stationery in the writing bureau.

Origins of bureau

from French 'bureau', meaning 'office' or 'desk'

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Summary: bureau in Brief

The term 'bureau' [ˈbjʊərəʊ] refers to a piece of furniture with drawers and a writing surface, or an office or department for specific business. Examples include 'She sat at her bureau, writing a letter,' and 'He works for the Census Bureau.' 'Bureau' extends into phrases like 'travel bureau,' which arranges travel, and 'news bureau,' which gathers and distributes news reports.