Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
offspring
noun
/ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
Definition
The offspring refers to the descendants or young born to a person, animal, or plant.
Examples
- The farmer watched the offspring of the cattle as they grazed in the field.
- Humans are often very protective of their offspring.
- The scientist studied the genetic traits passed down to the offspring.
Meaning
Offspring can mean the children or young of living organisms, typically the result of reproduction.
Synonyms
- descendants
- children
- young
- progeny
- heirs
