handsel

noun

ˈhan(t)-səl How to pronounce handsel (audio)
Definition of handselnext
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return gave little handsels to their houseguests on New Year's Day

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  1. gift
  2. donation
  3. present
  4. presentation
Noun
  • Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.
    Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of gift
Noun
  • One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Meta donated $1 million, the company confirmed to CNBC, Amazon is planning to donate the same amount, according to The Wall Street Journal and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is making a personal donation also of the same amount, according to the company.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of donation
Noun
  • For me, on Christmas Day, after opening presents, just getting into the kitchen.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • One couple decided to skip Christmas presents altogether, choosing to give each other a weekend getaway.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of present
Noun
  • Sasaki has elite stuff, and at just 23 years old, all 30 teams should be going all in with their presentations to try and woo him to their organization.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentation
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“Handsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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