Tender Definition: Meaning, Types, and Usage

1. (of a person, their feelings, or their actions) marked by kindness, gentleness, and affection.

2. (of a plant or part of a plant) young, succulent, and edible.

3. (of meat) very young and therefore suitable for eating.

4. (of a bond, debenture, or share issue) offered for public subscription or purchase.

5. a ship or boat used to provide services to other vessels, typically carrying supplies and passengers.

6. (in some places) a small local public vehicle, usually a van, for carrying passengers.