offering

of-fer-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) Something presented as a gift, especially to a deity or for a religious purpose.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A thing offered for sale or as part of a service.

  3. 3.

    (noun) A contribution or donation, especially money collected during a religious service.

  4. 4.

    (verb) Present participle of "offer."

Forms

plural: offerings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    peace offering — A gift meant to restore peace after a dispute
  • •
    public offering — The sale of shares to the general public (finance)
  • •
    initial public offering (IPO) — A company's first sale of stock to the public

Related words

See also: donation, gift, offer, sacrifice
Synonyms: contribution, donation, gift, presentation, sacrifice

Etymology

From Latin offerre ("to present, bring before") + English suffix -ing.