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

It will therefore be incumbent on intellectuals, whoever they are, to serve as a kind of shadow government, offering the kinds of independent checks and balances that have otherwise been lost.

From Salon

Early reviews of the album have been mostly positive, with fans also taking to social media to praise his new offering.

From BBC

The draft list was released to property owners in August, but not yet to the public, offering owners a chance to correct the city’s draft list, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

With this innovative recipe for LNPs, Penn Engineers have taken a major step forward in advancing mRNA technology, offering hope for a faster and more efficient path to life-changing treatments.

From Science Daily

In anticipation of the holiday season, McDonald’s is bringing back an iconic saucy sandwich — and offering a mega-sized jug of its signature sauce for the first time ever.

From Salon

Related Words

• contribution
• gift