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

Even in moments where a consumer doesn't directly interact with a salesperson—like using a vending machine, which is very common throughout Japan—companies make the experience memorable through unique offerings, like cake inside a can. —Rocky Sharma, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

While booking, users will be able to view each host's qualifications, offerings, and pricing on the details page. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025

In addition to Cohen, the pop-up will include exclusive offerings from 15 brands, including Alejandra Alonso Rojas, anOnlyChild, Batsheva, Christopher John Rogers, Gigi Burris, Hunting Season, Larroudé, Presley Oldham, Ronny Kobo, Rosie Assoulin, Selima, Sergio Hudson, Studio 189, and Theophilio. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2025

Rather than treating this as an opportunity to innovate or diversify educational offerings that may attract more students, CPS has doubled down on restrictions — hoarding vacant buildings while stifling the very charter schools that could help serve evolving community needs. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025

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