offshoot

noun off·shoot \ ˈȯf-ˌshüt \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Examples: offshoot in a Sentence

Definition of offshoot

1 a : a collateral or derived branch, descendant, or member : outgrowth

b : a lateral branch (as of a mountain range)

2 : a branch of a main stem especially of a plant

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Examples of offshoot in a Sentence

The business started as an offshoot of an established fashion design company.
we knew the rosebush had survived the harsh winter when it began producing offshoots and turning green again

Recent Examples of offshoot from the Web

There is as yet no ‘smoking gun’ that life on Earth is an offshoot of interstellar spores.

— jamie seidel, Fox News, "Wild new alien theory emerges," 28 June 2018
But the League is an offshoot of Italy’s old right, and the 5 Star Movement, though ideologically diverse, draws many of its members from the country’s old labor left.

— walter russell mead, WSJ, "Why Italy Dares to Turn Away Refugees," 18 June 2018
Called South Charlotte Partners, the nonprofit is an offshoot of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, a civic discussion group founded in 2001.

— ely portillo, charlotteobserver, "A new group is pushing for better roads, more spending in a booming part of Charlotte," 7 June 2018
Banish thoughts of traditional garage sales filled with Grandma’s costume jewelry and musty sweaters: The monthlong pop-up is an offshoot of their Chicago flagship store, specializing in ultra high-end clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Nothing like your grandma’s garage sale," 6 June 2018
L & W Market, a storefront for local produce and products and prepared food, is an offshoot of Almond Restaurant next door, 2493 Montauk Highway, landwmarket.com.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "French Fare From a Comfort Food Veteran in the West Village," 22 May 2018
Doe’s government had become increasingly unpopular among Liberians and he was eventually assassinated by an offshoot of Taylor’s forces less than a year into the war.

— jeremy roebuck, Philly.com, "Accused Liberian's trial in Philly highlights complicated U.S. legacy in war-torn African nation," 15 June 2018
The Mets aren’t scheduled to play there this evening, but Dead & Company, a Grateful Dead offshoot involving John Mayer, will be.

— New York Times, "Things to Do in New York: History, Funk and the Queens Night Market," 14 June 2018
This new Italian company, an offshoot of the brand that makes Kask helmets, brings both style and technology to the table.

— aaron gulley, Outside Online, "8 New Riding Sunglasses for Summer," 13 June 2018

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