Offing
noun
A part of the sea that can be seen from the land and appears close.
The ships in the offing were lit up brightly.
Often appears as...
- in the offing
- ships in the offing
noun
Something is likely to happen soon.
A big change is in the offing.
Often appears as...
- in the offing
- trouble in the offing
noun
A part of the sea that can be seen from the land and appears close.
The ships in the offing were lit up brightly.
Often appears as...
- in the offing
- ships in the offing
noun
Something is likely to happen soon.
A big change is in the offing.
Often appears as...
- in the offing
- trouble in the offing
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Distance
Refers to nearby sea visible without binoculars or magnification.
From the cliff, the offing revealed a small fishing boat bobbing gently.
Pro Tip 2/3Perspective Varies
Distance perceived can change depending on the observer's elevation.
Standing on the pier, the offing seemed to stretch for miles.
Pro Tip 3/3Maritime Setting
Most commonly used to describe scenes where the ocean meets the sky.
Looking to the offing, she noticed dark clouds gathering.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Distance
Refers to nearby sea visible without binoculars or magnification.
From the cliff, the offing revealed a small fishing boat bobbing gently.
Pro Tip 2/3Perspective Varies
Distance perceived can change depending on the observer's elevation.
Standing on the pier, the offing seemed to stretch for miles.
Pro Tip 3/3Maritime Setting
Most commonly used to describe scenes where the ocean meets the sky.
Looking to the offing, she noticed dark clouds gathering.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Distance
Refers to nearby sea visible without binoculars or magnification.
From the cliff, the offing revealed a small fishing boat bobbing gently.
Pro Tip 2/3Perspective Varies
Distance perceived can change depending on the observer's elevation.
Standing on the pier, the offing seemed to stretch for miles.
Pro Tip 3/3Maritime Setting
Most commonly used to describe scenes where the ocean meets the sky.
Looking to the offing, she noticed dark clouds gathering.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
on the side of chitra watering hole provided by a very nice big jackal berry well it seems like surprises are on the offing today and
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 340 PIPE...
on the side of chitra watering hole provided by a very nice big jackal berry well it seems like surprises are on the offing today and
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Quote examples
Sarah Weinman
American Journalist
Film rights were in the offing for 'The Onion Field,' eventually made into a movie in 1979; 'The New Centurions' became a 1972 film starring George C. Scott, while 'The Blue Knight' starred William Holden in a 1973 mini-series version.
Quote examples
Sarah Weinman
American Journalist
Film rights were in the offing for 'The Onion Field,' eventually made into a movie in 1979; 'The New Centurions' became a 1972 film starring George C. Scott, while 'The Blue Knight' starred William Holden in a 1973 mini-series version.
Example 1 of 1
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