as in fruit
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the racehorse's offspring all proved to be very good racers as well the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by three generations of offspring
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of offspring
The range of bears has also expanded, with more sightings of female bears, or sows, with offspring in recent years.
—
Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Their goal is to remove the females and their future offspring.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
For many animals, making offspring means eating more, moving less and/or diverting energy away from growth and survival.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists worry that these are cut off from populations to the north in the Simi Hills and mountains in Ventura County and the Central Coast, and that their offspring are sustaining detrimental effects of inbreeding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for offspring
Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Their goal is to remove the females and their future offspring.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
For many animals, making offspring means eating more, moving less and/or diverting energy away from growth and survival.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists worry that these are cut off from populations to the north in the Simi Hills and mountains in Ventura County and the Central Coast, and that their offspring are sustaining detrimental effects of inbreeding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for offspring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
Noun
-
These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
-
While plain old water is the optimal choice for hydration, herbal teas, soups, vegetables, and fruits that are high in water content can also help with fluid intake.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Throughout his rise to power and reign, actually, rumors constantly swirled about Hitler’s romantic partners and possible progeny.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
-
Advocates of our robot future have similarly mundane plans for our mechanical progeny.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
-
This minimizes the chance of birds or pests removing the seeds or wind or rain blowing or washing them away.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
For families As mentioned, while the main property is 13 years and older, Auric House is suitable for children of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
-
So far, its children’s hospital hasn’t admitted any measles patients, doctors said.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, D-San Francisco, said her bill, AB 1846, would allow judges to place a child with a family member at any point during the foster care process.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Eagles, who are nearing the end of their Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a record-setting 56 shows, plan to record the performance for posterity.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Although the reason for the masquerade isn’t known, the photographer did take down the names of his subjects for posterity.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
