English Words Starting With O

• offlap

  nounVery low
  /ˈɒf.læp/A geological term describing the arrangement of rock strata in a sedimentary basin, where successively younger strata are deposited progressively further landward (or away from the basin centre) compared to older strata, indicating regression.
• offload

  verb-ambitransitiveB2
  /ˌɒfˈləʊd/To remove or transfer a burden, responsibility, task, or physical object from oneself to another person, place, or system.
• offprint

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /ˈɒfprɪnt/A separately printed copy of an article or chapter that was originally published as part of a larger work, such as a journal issue or book.
• offscouring

  nounC2
  /ˈɒfˌskaʊərɪŋ/Waste material or impurities removed by scouring; refuse, dregs.
• offscourings

  plural-nounVery low
  /ˈɒfˌskaʊə.rɪŋz/The worthless, leftover, or discarded parts of something; often referring to people or things considered the lowest or least desirable.
• offset

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈɒf.sɛt/To counterbalance, compensate for, or serve as an equivalent for something, typically a cost, loss, or disadvantage.
• offset lithography

  nounC1
  /ˌɒf.set lɪˈθɒɡ.rə.fi/A common commercial printing technique where the inked image is transferred (offset) from a metal plate to a rubber blanket cylinder, then to the printing surface.
• offshoot

  nounB2
  /ˈɒf.ʃuːt/Something, such as a branch, company, or idea, that develops from a larger or more established main source.
• offshore

  adjectiveadverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /ˌɒfˈʃɔː(r)/Situated or happening in the sea, a short distance from the land.
• offshore dock

  nounC1
  /ˌɒfˈʃɔː dɒk/A dock, harbour, or facility located away from the mainland shore, typically on an artificial island or in deeper water, used for loading, unloading, or servicing large vessels.
• offshoreman

  nounLow
  /ˌɒfˈʃɔːmən/A person whose occupation involves working on offshore installations, especially oil/gas platforms or wind farms.
• offshoring

  nounC1
  /ˌɒfˈʃɔːrɪŋ/The practice of moving a company's business processes or services to another country, typically to reduce costs.
• offside

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˌɒfˈsaɪd/The condition of a player being ahead of the ball and second-last opponent in attacking sports like football/soccer; also, the side of a vehicle or animal opposite the driver.
• offsider

  nounRare (especially outside Australia/New Zealand)
  /ˈɒfˌsaɪ.də/A helper, subordinate, or assistant, especially a loyal or trusted one; a partner or right-hand person.
• offspring

  nounB2
  /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/A person's child or children; the young of an animal.
• offtake

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈɒfteɪk/The act of purchasing or removing goods, especially commodities, from a supplier or producer.
• ofgem

  nounLow-Frequency (context-specific)
  /ˈɒv.dʒem/The government regulator for Great Britain's electricity and gas markets.
• ofili

  nounVery low (Proper noun)
  /əʊˈfiːli/A potential surname of West African origin, often associated with Ghana and Nigeria; also appears as an artist's name (e.g., Chris Ofili).
• oflag

  nounRare / Historical
  /ˈɒflɑːɡ/A prisoner-of-war camp for officers, specifically established by the German military during World War II.
• oflot

  nounObsolete/Very Rare
  /ˈɒflɒt/An archaic or obsolete word for 'afloat'; floating on water.

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