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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Their suggestions can guide improvements, making your offering even more appealing. Joel Goldstein, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The adorable plush toys that have garnered a fanbase and collectors far and wide sells holiday-specific offerings each year. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025 Last March, Pandion secured $41.5 million in Series B funding to grow the company’s delivery network and build new technology offerings. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025 Its most recent offering is Mr. Throwback, an eight-episode comedy series starring Curry and Adam Pally that debuted on Peacock during the Summer Olympics and aired on NBC later in the fall. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offering. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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