offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
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

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
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Reaching new horizons Falk Rieker noted the significance of offerings like the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP solutions in facilitating the bank’s transition to the cloud, addressing regulatory requirements, and enhancing process efficiencies. Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Its growth prospects and promising offerings have positioned it as a lucrative investment option in the digital currency landscape. Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Now, Upstart is dependent on outside funding for its loan offerings, but with higher interest rates, the cost of capital started rising for the fund providers, which eventually walked away from the platform. Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 With its offering of resort-minded ready-to-wear centered around cotton dresses with fluid silhouettes and clean lines starting at around $300, cozy knits, light cotton-denim and accessories, Merlette is well suited to Southern California’s temperate year-round climate, Cortbawi said. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for offering 

Word History

First Known Use

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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Cite this Entry

“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offering. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

offering

noun
of·​fer·​ing ˈȯf-(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
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

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