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

• immolation
• sacrifice
• victim

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

Luxury items are also part of the store’s offerings. —Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024

Lopez also has two body care offerings, the Holiday Body Kickstarter Set (below) and The Ultimate Body Kit, to get fans to also focus on their skin from the neck down. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Since its 1981 public offering, an investment in HD is up a staggering 1,145,199 percent. —Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket. —Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024

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

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