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

The offering from New Zealand's national carrier is the latest from airlines seeking to sell seat upgrades and other add-ons to economy travelers. —CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

An entrepreneur and mom of two with a packed schedule, Rubinski is now focused on expanding Rubirosa’s offerings and physical footprint, with a second, larger (750-square-foot) space set to open next door this June. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026

Along with the usual offerings, the home is outfitted with all sorts of fun add-ons. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026

Wolfe initiates CoreWeave at outperform Wolfe says the company has a differentiated offering. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Apr. 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