offspring meaning and definition

OFFSPRING noun

Definition of offspring (noun)

1. the immediate descendants of a person
   • "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue"
   • synonyms: issue, progeny
2. something that comes into existence as a result
   • "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring"; "this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts"
   • synonyms: materialisation, materialization
3. any immature animal
   • synonyms: young