offspring

[ˈɒfsprɪŋ]

offspring Definition

  • 1a person's child or children
  • 2the young of an animal

Using offspring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offspring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has two offspring, a son and a daughter.

  • Example

    The offspring of the lioness are called cubs.

  • Example

    The study focused on the offspring of rats exposed to the chemical.

offspring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for offspring

Phrases with offspring

  • a child born to unmarried parents

    Example

    In the past, illegitimate offspring were often stigmatized by society.

  • ideas or creations that come from one's imagination or intellect

    Example

    The novel was the offspring of the author's vivid imagination.

  • a person who is considered evil or wicked

    Example

    The notorious criminal was referred to as the offspring of the devil.

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Summary: offspring in Brief

The term 'offspring' [ˈɒfsprɪŋ] refers to a person's child or children, or the young of an animal. It is used in various contexts, such as 'She has two offspring, a son and a daughter,' or 'The offspring of the lioness are called cubs.' The phrase 'illegitimate offspring' refers to a child born to unmarried parents, while 'offspring of the mind' denotes ideas or creations from one's imagination.