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 of offering

• 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

Students will encounter larger classes, fewer course offerings and a more transient instructional workforce. — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, fans crushed offerings of Jucy Lucy and cheesesteaks at the concession stands. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

For Nadia Fingall, the Stanford grad’s 28th trip around the sun presented the Valkyries big with an offering in the form of a bittersweet opportunity. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

If completed, the offering would be accompanied by a dual listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

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