C1nounformalnaturescience
US/ˈɑːf.sprɪŋ/
UK/ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/
the baby or babies of an animal, or a person's children
In context
Sea turtles lay hundreds of eggs, but few of their offspring survive.
Parents with diabetes may pass a higher risk on to their offspring.
The female elephant protects her offspring for many years.
Words that go with offspring
verb + noun
- produce offspringSome fish produce thousands of offspring each season.
- raise offspringIn many bird species, both parents help to raise offspring.
- have offspringPandas rarely have offspring in captivity.
adjective + noun
- healthy offspringGood food helps the animals give birth to healthy offspring.
noun + preposition
- offspring ofThe mule is the offspring of a horse and a donkey.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Cats can have many offsprings each year.Correct: Cats can have many offspring each year.