| 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. |