Word of the Day:
offering
What It Means
The act by which something is offered.
That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
These are the bookstores' latest offerings.
Offering in Context
“In recent seasons fetishwear has found its way onto the catwalk, with vinyl, PVC and lycra featuring among the most unlikely designer offerings.”
Did You Know?
From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.
Source and license
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