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

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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
Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Make sure to check out the brand's other recent offerings, too, like the ANNAXPACSUN Dawn Knit Lounge Shorts and matching sweater that offer a stylish way to relax or run errands in late summer and early fall. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Rounding out the new offerings is a LV Baume that is meant to add a holographic shimmer to the lips, either over an existing product or shining on its own. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Roughly 10 miles south of town, Ken’s Lake is a literal oasis offering standup paddleboarding, swimming and fishing. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 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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