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 focuses on heavily indebted companies, offering loans to some while buying and shorting bonds of others—often supersizing its trades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

SpaceX is a trillion-dollar behemoth, and its initial public offering could be among the largest in history, raising tens of billions of dollars for its ambitious growth plans, including artificial-intelligence initiatives.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It demonstrates how city authorities across the country are having to strike a balance between offering hassle-free e-bike and e-scooter hire, while keeping all other road users on board.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While the imminent SpaceX initial public offering is commanding plenty of attention right now, there are already ways to get in on the space boom beyond public satellite and launch plays, according to analysts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Mother Ashton,” she trilled, spitting out a piece of bark and extending both arms upward, as if offering an embrace.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• contribution
• gift