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

The bill would eliminate some offerings, including virtual driver’s education, a literacy program for students in grades K-5 and custom sections. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026

Organizers said the area will feature interactive exhibits, youth programming, and food and beverage offerings for fans of all ages. —March 26, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

Chicago has a history of launching unusual vending machines, including Farmer’s Fridge, which pioneered salad offerings where soda, candy bars and potato chips usually tantalized hangry passersby from behind glass. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment unveiled details of the new food and beverage offerings for fans at Comerica Park. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 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