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

The team reports that this improved method strengthens the accuracy of heart disease risk prediction while also offering a broad framework for genetic testing.

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Now that it’s an auction house, the public can walk in free and view a regularly revolving slate of offerings, from rare books to old master paintings to dinosaur skeletons, depending on the sale calendar.

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The risk today, believe ministers, is the illegal immigration problem has been so poorly managed, for so long, that British traditions and values of offering protection to the truly vulnerable are in danger.

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Premium credit cards get people to sign up with tantalizing offerings like access to exclusive restaurants and free or discounted flights for companions.

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It’s been a stellar year for initial public offerings after a lackluster 2024, but things could have been better.

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Related Words

• contribution 
• gift