offering

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of offeringnext
1
a
: the act of one who offers
b
: something offered
especially : a sacrifice ceremonially offered as a part of worship
c
: a contribution to the support of a church
2
: something offered for sale or patronage
latest offerings of the leading novelists
3
: a course of instruction or study

offering

2 of 2

present participle of offer entry 1

Synonyms of offering

Examples of offering in a Sentence

Noun Each household must make daily offerings to the gods. The company is trying to generate interest in its new offerings. the café's tasty dessert offerings
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Noun
Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 And among recent film offerings are movie shot locally as the Garden State enjoys a Hollywood production boom underpinned by film tax credits and other state incentives and local hires. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026 Acorns' Early Invest is a custodial account with a kid-friendly app to go with it while Greenlight's investment offering for kids is a brokerage account held in the parent or guardian's name. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Direct mail flyers sent to Charlotte homes in the south Charlotte area feature basket price comparisons against local grocers Food Lion and Harris Teeter, asserting competitive value on store-brand essentials alongside its premium offerings. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of offering was before the 12th century

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offering. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

offering

noun
1
: the act of one who offers
2
a
: something offered
b
: a sacrifice offered as a part of worship
3
: a contribution to the support of a church

Legal Definition

offering

noun
of·​fer·​ing
: an issuance (as of securities) for sale
raise capital through a public offering of stock

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