Pronunciation: /ɔˈfɜrtəri/
noun a collection of money or goods during a religious service
A1 During the church service, the priest collected the offertory from the congregation.
A2 The offertory basket was passed around for people to make their donations.
B1 The offertory procession included candles, incense, and the gifts of bread and wine.
B2 The offertory hymn was sung as the gifts were brought to the altar.
C1 The offertory collection was used to support various charitable causes in the community.
C2 The offertory ritual is an important part of the Catholic Mass, symbolizing the offering of gifts to God.
adjective relating to the collection of money or goods during a religious service
A1 The offertory basket was passed around during the church service.
A2 She made an offertory donation to the charity fundraiser.
B1 The offertory hymn was sung by the choir at the Sunday mass.
B2 The offertory procession included gifts of bread and wine.
C1 The offertory collection was used to support various outreach programs.
C2 The offertory ceremony was a solemn and meaningful part of the religious service.
formal During the church service, the congregation participated in the offertory by giving their donations.
informal Don't forget to put some money in the offertory basket when it comes around.
slang I always sneak a few extra dollars into the offertory for good luck.
figurative Her kindness towards others was like an offertory of goodwill.
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