offering

noun

of·​fer·​ing ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
ˈä-
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

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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At The SandLot Brewery, fans can pair their food with a unique offering — the ballpark brewery's award-winning Key Lime Pie in the Sky beer, a Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Combining forces with Publicis Sports will create an unmatched offering for brands looking to move faster and create deeper connections with sports fans, properties, and content. Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 At that level, the offering would easily eclipse the $29 billion that Saudi Aramco raised in its IPO in 2019. Bernard Condon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 The new offerings come as fast food chains across the country continue to roll out new strategies to entice customers and double down on lower cost options. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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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