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

The firm’s card offerings were top of mind ahead of the report.

From Barron's

He also recently started offering happy-hour specials to try to drum up more business.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is a bold move and he has been crystal clear in his desire to bring back LIV's biggest talents by offering this return with no suspension time.

From BBC

Paramount is still offering $30 a share and encouraging shareholders to tender their shares into its bid.

From Barron's

Investors have been displeased with the iPhone maker’s slow progress in the AI space and its lackluster Apple Intelligence offering.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• contribution
• gift