collection plate

American  

noun

1. plate.

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Etymology

Origin of collection plate

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The two spent roughly 30 minutes playing piano before they exited the church — but not before stealing four Bibles, two drumsticks and an empty collection plate, according to authorities.

From Washington Times

The Archdiocese of Washington says it’s happy to accept cryptocurrency donations, even if parishioners can’t physically put Bitcoin into a collection plate.

From Washington Times

“I have this song that’s my friend, sort of my little collection plate for ideas or thoughts I have about Bob,” Mayer said on the “SiriusXM and Pandora Small Stage Series Show.”

From Los Angeles Times

And congregations, even those boat-bound and not necessarily ardent believers, are expected to contribute when the collection plate comes around.

From New York Times

The impact is felt in the collection plate: The money coming in now is just about a third of what it was before the pandemic, the pastor said.

From Seattle Times