offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ 

ˈä-

1

a

: the act of one who offers

b

: something offered

especially : a sacrifice ceremonially offered as a part of worship

c

: a contribution to the support of a church

2

: something offered for sale or patronage

latest offerings of the leading novelists

3

: a course of instruction or study

Synonyms of offering

• sacrifice

Examples of offering in a Sentence

Each household must make daily offerings to the gods.

The company is trying to generate interest in its new offerings.

the café's tasty dessert offerings

Recent Examples on the Web

Verge Motorcycles becomes the first production vehicle manufacturer to deploy solid-state batteries, with charging times under 10 minutes and a long-range variant offering up to 600 kilometers per charge. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026

Late in the second period, the Blue Jackets, still leading 4-1, continually butchered the puck in their own zone, almost presenting it to the Penguins as an offering. —Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

Apartments have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and washers and dryers, with some offering balconies and vaulted ceilings. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026

In lieu of simply not eating out at all, budget-friendly offerings are likely to be pushed forward. —Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing offering

• initial coin offering
• initial public offering
• peace offering

Rhymes for offering

• proffering

Kids Definition

offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯf-(ə-)riŋ 

ˈäf-

1

: the act of one who offers

2

a

: something offered

b

: a sacrifice offered as a part of worship

3

: a contribution to the support of a church

Legal Definition

offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing

: an issuance (as of securities) for sale

raise capital through a public offering of stock