offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ 

ˈä-

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

Synonyms

• sacrifice

Examples of offering in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

On one hand, AMC’s offering is a clever tactic to lure people to the movies on a weekday that many will have off from work. —Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

The Traitors also has all sorts of games and interactive offerings, including in-person activations, as do other hits. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025

The company hopes to partner with global sports brands seeking to grow their businesses and reach fans through the company’s offerings in fan gear, collectibles and live events. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025

And not just one — check out the multiple offerings. —Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing offering

• initial coin offering
• initial public offering
• peace offering

Rhymes for offering

• proffering

Kids Definition

offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯf-(ə-)riŋ 

ˈäf-

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