Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collection-plate

noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən pleɪt/

Definition

A shallow dish or plate used by churches or charitable organizations to collect donations from congregants during services or events.

Examples

During the Sunday service, the collection-plate was passed around to gather funds for the church renovation.
The congregation generously filled the collection-plate with their donations.
Every week, the collection-plate helps fund community outreach programs.

Meaning

The collection-plate is typically passed around during a religious service for attendees to contribute money to support the activities and maintenance of the church or organization.