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

After working for two days with Salah, Helen recalls him offering her a glass of champagne to thank her.

From BBC

“If you have a guy who is going to be angry about immigration, have a killer offering reasons for shooting up immigrants,” he asked, “how could he not use reasons that have already been articulated by legitimate sources?”

From Salon

“The concept they were offering was not without merit.”

From Los Angeles Times

“As a candidate, people are offering things to you and even more so as a council member in a very lucrative district,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The department said it also took steps to lessen displacement of low-income Angelenos by offering greater incentives in high-opportunity communities, especially along major streets more likely to have commercial tenants.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• contribution
• gift