Offspring Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

offspring

/ˈɑːfˌsprɪŋ/

noun

plural

offspring

offspring

/ˈɑːfˌsprɪŋ/

noun

plural

offspring

Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFSPRING

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1

:

a person's child

• The disease can be transmitted from parent to offspring.
• The show is about two couples and the adventures of their rebellious offspring.

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2

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the young of an animal or plant

• The colt is the offspring of two racing champions.

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