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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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
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Many rebel groups are offshoots of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, which had been fighting to overthrow the government since the 1960s and had been the country's largest guerrilla organization.
—
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
In the past couple of years, the city has added as many as 10 new clubs, according to Hobbs, including Maxime’s, Chez Margaux and British offshoot The Twenty Two.
—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Cincinnati's storms will be offshoots of stronger storms in central Indiana that could cause tornadoes, hail and 75-plus mph winds, meteorologist John Franks said.
—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offshoot. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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offshoot
noun
off·shoot
ˈȯf-ˌshüt 
1
: something that branches out from something else
2
: a branch of a main stem of a plant
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