Definition of OBLATION

oblation

Plural: oblations

Noun

  • The act of making an offering, especially religious, to a deity.
  • the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
    • "oblations for aid to the poor"
  • the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
  • The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
  • A deed or gift offered charitably.

Examples

  • His perfect Scrabble play felt like an oblation to the word gods.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English oblacioun, from Old French oblacion, from Latin oblātiō (“offering”), from offerō (“I offer, present”).

Synonyms

offering, religious offering

Scrabble Score: 10

oblation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oblation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oblation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

oblation: valid Words With Friends Word