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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Attendees can visit booths set up by these institutions, engaging with representatives to learn about diverse teaching environments, curriculum offerings, and exciting initiatives. Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Its free offering is aimed at a wider audience, and the outlet’s premium subscription, which offers real-time data and legislative analyses, primarily caters to the private sector and government officials. Liam Reilly, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025 The offerings may have been linked to fertility rites given that the posts were aligned with the rising and setting of the sun during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 There are more familiar arcade-style offerings, as well, if someone needs a break from the sports. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 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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