offering

[aw-fer-ing, of-er-]

noun

1. something offered in worship or devotion, as to a deity; an oblation or sacrifice.

2. a contribution given to or through the church for a particular purpose, as at a religious service.

3. anything offered as a gift.

4. something presented for inspection or sale.

5. a sale.

   our spring offering of furniture.

6. the act of one who offers.

offering

/ ˈɒfərɪŋ /

noun

1. something that is offered

2. a contribution to the funds of a religious organization

3. a sacrifice, as of an animal, to a deity

Word History and Origins

Origin of offering¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English offrung; equivalent to offer + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

On Monday, Barrick announced it would explore an initial public offering of a subsidiary that would hold its premier North American gold assets.

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The reserve was funded using proceeds from the sale of common stock under Strategy’s at-the-market offering program.

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Innovator was a pioneer in the space, launching its first offering in 2018.

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Some of the AI issuers are offering long-term debts such as a bond that doesn’t mature until the 2040s.

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She said the company is trying to appeal to younger consumers with more offerings such as limited-edition eye-shadow sticks and shimmer balms at low prices.

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Related Words

• contribution 
• gift