Bureau
/ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Bureau
noun
- An administrative unit of government; office.
- An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.
"a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau"
- An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
- 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.
- A chest of drawers for clothes.