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

Instead of just home games, the offering became available for road matchups and non-event days, while merely requiring internet access inside of Alberta’s borders to participate. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026

The crown jewel is the 1988 Club, a transformation of the former Courtside Club into the franchise’s most exclusive offering. —Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

Its success predates—and possibly inspired—some of the big brands’ similar green offerings. —Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026

The Christmas Eve offering — devoted to mission work — sometimes tops $2 million. —ABC News, 30 Apr. 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