oblation
/əˈbleɪʃən/
noun
- A religious offering or sacrifice, often presented to a deity or in a church ceremony.
- The priest accepted the oblation of bread and wine during the service.
- She brought a small oblation of flowers to the temple as a sign of gratitude.
- In many ancient cultures, an oblation of grain or wine was made to the gods.
- Any offering or gift given for a charitable or religious purpose.
- His oblation of time and money to the shelter was greatly appreciated.
- The community collected oblations for the new school building.
- The family made an oblation to the church in memory of their grandmother.