| agency |
a government department that works on special projects, provides specific services to the government, or makes sure laws and rules are obeyed. [1/3 definitions] |
| bureau |
a department in a government. [2/3 definitions] |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. [1/2 definitions] |
| deli |
A deli is a shop that sells cooked meats, cheeses, and other foods that are ready to eat. Some grocery stores have a department that sells these things, and it is called a "deli" too. The word "deli" is short for the word "delicatessen." |
| department |
A department is one part of a large thing. Large stores and businesses are divided into different departments. A government can also be divided into different parts called departments. When we talk about a department, we are often talking about the group of people who work in that department, like the people of a town's fire department or police department. |
| department store |
A department store is a large store with separate areas that sell different kinds of things. Each area of the store is called a department. There is often a shoe department, a toy department, a furniture department, clothing departments, and many others. |
| DMV |
the government office of each state that issues drivers' licenses and makes driving regulations. "DMV" is an abbreviation of "Department of Motor Vehicles." |
| escalator |
a set of stairs that moves by means of a belt drive. An escalator carries people between floors of large buildings, such as department stores, airports, or train stations. |
| fire department |
A fire department is the group of people in a city or town whose job is to put out fires. A fire department is part of the city or town's government. |
| inspector |
an officer in a police or fire department. [1/2 definitions] |
| minister |
(often capitalized) a person who is the head of a government department. [1/4 definitions] |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that has the power to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and keep order. [2/3 definitions] |
| police department |
an agency of the government whose purpose is to enforce the law and protect citizens and property from harm. In the United States, the head of a police department is a Chief of Police. |
| post office |
a department or branch of a government responsible for handling mail. [1/2 definitions] |
| secretary |
(often capitalized) an official who is the head of a government department. [1/3 definitions] |
| service |
a government department. [1/9 definitions] |
| store |
A store is a place where you can buy things. Some examples of stores are the grocery store, drug store, shoe store, and department store. [1/3 definitions] |
| treasury |
(capitalized) the government department responsible for public money. [1/2 definitions] |
| USDA |
the government agency responsible for regulations on the safety of food. "USDA" is an abbreviation of the United States Department of Agriculture. |