offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
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

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
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These subway entrances are on parkland, where offering or selling tickets is forbidden. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025 After 12 days packed to the gills with some of the best cinematic offerings to be found around the world, the jury of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival announced this edition's big winners. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 May 2025 The fact that a classic Porsche 911 will soon be available on the collector-car market is not necessarily newsworthy, as the ubiquitous, nearly 62-year-old model is a constant offering at auctions, whether through online platforms or in-person events. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 May 2025 This is the newest offering from the Mid-Continent Public Library’s Woodneath Press. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for offering

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of offering was before the 12th century

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offering. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

offering

noun
of·​fer·​ing ˈȯf-(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
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

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