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

Cutting the corporate tax would break the standard New Jersey practice of offering huge tax incentives to specific businesses while punishing the rest with high rates.

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The fact that Nvidia handily outperformed AMD’s current offering isn’t a big surprise.

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But like all drugmakers regularly dealing with patent expirations, J&J has turned to a mix of in-house development and acquisitions to refill its offerings.

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From there, beneficiaries can determine if that coverage is still the best aligned for their health, and compare to what the marketplace is offering for the upcoming year.

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Additionally, some banks and credit unions are offering short-term, interest-free loans for government workers affected by the shutdown.

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Related Words

• contribution 
• gift