Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whip-round
noun
/ˈwɪp raʊnd/
Definition
A collection of money from a group, typically for a specific purpose or cause.
Examples
- We organized a whip-round at the office to buy a farewell gift for our manager.
- The team held a whip-round to help their colleague who was facing medical expenses.
Meaning
A whip-round is often organized to gather contributions from a group of individuals, usually to fund something like a gift or a charity donation.
Synonyms
- collection
- fundraiser
- donation drive
