word
Offing
AW-fihng
/ˈɔːfɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
offing
Dictionary meaning
The part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area.
Examples
- There was a ship in the offing.
- There was a wedding in the offing.
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