Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parting-gift

noun

/ˈpɑːrtɪŋ ɡɪft/

Definition

A present given to someone who is leaving, as a gesture of appreciation or farewell.

Examples

She received a beautiful parting-gift from her colleagues when she left the company.
The students organized a parting-gift for their teacher on the last day of school.
He was touched by the parting-gift his friends gave him before moving to another city.

Meaning

A parting-gift is typically offered to show gratitude or to commemorate a relationship as one person departs, whether from a job, school, or another situation.