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

IPO, with the potential to increase the offering by an additional 15% under its underwriting agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Petco plans to boost revenue by focusing on fresh pet food, increasing its own brands, and expanding vet and grooming offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smart devices collect — at the very least — the data they need to provide you with the service they’re offering.

From Salon

A trial using proton beams to try to treat a cancer caused mainly by exposure to asbestos has been described as offering "realistic hope" to patients.

From BBC

The offering provides MDA access to American institutional capital as global defense budgets surge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• contribution
• gift