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

• immolation
• sacrifice
• victim

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

Last month, however, the company said it had been asked by the Trump administration to stop selling its most recent China offering, a chip called the H20. —Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 2 May 2025

It’s also faced stiff competition from Walmart and Amazon, which have been improving their fashion offerings at affordable prices. —Time, 2 May 2025

One of the most compelling offerings this week is the cross-generational collaboration between 2 Chainz and the legendary Isley Brothers, a fusion of hip-hop and soul decades in the making. —Okla Jones, Essence, 2 May 2025

Dining is the other main activity here with plentiful options that range from international offerings to exquisite Indian cuisine. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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