give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off
Synonyms of give offnext

transitive verb

1
: to send out as a branch
2
: emit
gave off an unpleasant smell

intransitive verb

: to branch off

Examples of give off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
For instance, Mary-Jane flats give off major balletcore vibes, while a pair in a vibrant color adds a fun flair. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 June 2026 This colorblock skort set gives off major summer vacation vibes with its cozy, casual fit and cute tie waist. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 Or consider a trellis- or lattice-style screen, with or without climbing vines, to give off homey garden vibes. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of give off was in 1828

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

give off

verb
: emit sense 1a
gave off a sweet smell

More from Merriam-Webster on give off

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster