offshoot

noun

off·​shoot ˈȯf-ˌshüt 

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

Synonyms of offshoot

• limb
• outgrowth
• sprout
• shoot
• growth

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

North together, a practice regularly employed by networks in expanding franchises that helps to launch new offshoots and allows for seamless crossovers. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Their influence is mainly in their hyper-jerk production, which has spawned spiritual offshoots in London, Buenos Aires, and the Dominican Republic. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

And this is an offshoot and a companion product to the J490 smart home display. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2026

Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, a small militant group believed to be an offshoot of the TTP, claimed responsibility. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for offshoot

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• beetroot
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute

Kids 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