Offspring — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Offspring
Offspring (noun)
- the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant, young, progeny
- the immediate descendant of a person or animal, an individual born of a parent
- product, result
Offspring (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
"the racehorse's offspring all proved to be very good racers as well"
"the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by three generations of offspring"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Offspring
The most common words with a similar meaning to Offspring:
Near Antonyms of Offspring
Word Forms of Offspring
Inflections: offsprings
Origin & Etymology of Offspring
Middle English ofspring, from Old English, from of off + springan to spring
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Offspring
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 20
- Topics: Family & People
Frequently Asked Questions about Offspring
What does "Offspring" mean?
"Offspring" means the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant, young, progeny. As a noun, it is defined as: the product of the reproductive processes of a person, animal, or plant, young, progeny.
What is another word for "Offspring"?
Other words for "Offspring" include fruit, get, issue, posterity, progeny, seed and spawn. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Offspring" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Offspring"?
There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Offspring". Common alternatives include fruit, get, issue, posterity, progeny, seed and spawn.
How do you use "Offspring" in a sentence?
Examples of "Offspring" in a sentence: "the racehorse's offspring all proved to be very good racers as well"; "the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by three generations of offspring".
Is "Offspring" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Offspring" is a noun.
Is "Offspring" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Offspring" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Offspring"?
"Offspring" is pronounced /ˈȯf-ˌspriŋ/ and divided into syllables as off·spring.
What is the origin of the word "Offspring"?
"Offspring" comes from Middle English ofspring, from Old English, from of off + springan to spring. First known use: before 12th century.