offering
UK: ˈɒfərɪŋ | US: ˈɔːfərɪŋ
n. something presented or given as a gift or contribution
n. a religious sacrifice or donation
n. a product or service made available for sale
The word "offering" originates from the Old English "offrian," meaning "to sacrifice or present," which itself derives from the Latin "offerre" (ob- "toward" + ferre "to bring"). The suffix "-ing" transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the act or result of presenting something. Over time, its meaning expanded from religious sacrifices to include general gifts, contributions, and commercial products.
The temple received an offering of flowers from the devotees.
The company launched a new offering in the tech market last week.
Her generous offering to the charity helped fund the project.
The priest blessed the ceremonial offering during the festival.
Investors eagerly awaited the startup's latest stock offering.