offering

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of offeringnext
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

offering

2 of 2

present participle of offer entry 1

Synonyms of offering

Examples of offering in a Sentence

Noun 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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Noun
But for boards, sponsors and management teams, the more important question is not whether these blockbuster offerings can attract investor demand. — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Daily service, once a standard offering at many hotels, has become opt-in across much of the industry. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The London Invitational may be intimate, but the sums associated with its offerings are big. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The concierge team is well-versed in both the local dining scene and cultural offerings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offering. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

offering

noun
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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