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
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 on the Web
As Prime Video heads south of the border with the next The Boys offshoot, franchise boss Eric Kripke has an update for fans.
—
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The new 2023 Polestar 2, which was unveiled by Volvo’s luxury offshoot Wednesday, comes with an array of design and software upgrades, along with greater power and range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
For much of the rest of the season, though, Esmeralda doesn’t really fit, as if she’s spun in from another offshoot entirely.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The Titans offshoot of Dragula is an All Stars-style contest of returning favorites, and this season will feature no less esteemed a horror icon than Jennifer Tilly as a guest judge.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for offshoot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The new 2023 Polestar 2, which was unveiled by Volvo’s luxury offshoot Wednesday, comes with an array of design and software upgrades, along with greater power and range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
For much of the rest of the season, though, Esmeralda doesn’t really fit, as if she’s spun in from another offshoot entirely.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The Titans offshoot of Dragula is an All Stars-style contest of returning favorites, and this season will feature no less esteemed a horror icon than Jennifer Tilly as a guest judge.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for offshoot
Cite this Entry
“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offshoot. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
offshoot
noun
off·shoot
ˈȯf-ˌshüt 
1
: something that branches out from something else
2
: a branch of a main stem of a plant
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share