offering
Translation
offering, contribution, donation
Examples
They made an offering to the gods.
They made an offering to the gods.
The church collected the weekly offering.
The church collected the weekly offering.
The company's latest offering is a new phone.
The company's latest offering is a new phone.
Grammar Patterns
an ((offering)) ((to sb./sth.)) a thing offered as a gift or contribution. They made an offering to the gods.
an ((offering)) ((of sth.)) a gift of (sth.). They made an offering of flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: donation, contribution, sacrifice
Etymology
From the verb 'offer' + the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'offering' plate in a church, where people give things.