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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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
The Swerve Team developed organically as an offshoot of the older Project Trojans.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
That is the takeaway from Mary Clark, writing for For The Win, the USA Today offshoot that is allegedly focused on sports.
—Zachary Faria, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The prunes found on your grocer's shelves are typically made from one plum varietal, an improved offshoot of the legendary Petit d'Agen plum, which originated in France and is grown in California.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Offshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offshoot. Accessed 7 Mar. 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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