offering

American  

[aw-fer-ing, of-er-] / ˈɔ fər ɪŋ, ˈɒf ər- /

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.

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offering British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of offering

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

Example Sentences

There is still a hierarchy, with higher intensity activity, that raises the heart rate, still offering the biggest fitness and health gains, followed by moderate activity such as walking, says Blodgett.

From BBC

In September, the company issued an $18 billion bond offering that struck some analysts as unusual for its inclusion of bonds that mature 40 years out.

From MarketWatch

Epstein then replies offering "a ride," an offer which is declined.

From BBC

That caveat comes with the acknowledgement that the surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was a used one, offering little margin for error.

From BBC

This might be its last go at private financing before a fourth-quarter initial public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• contribution
• gift