Offshoot Definition

ôfsho͝ot, ŏf-
offshoots
noun
offshoots
Something that branches out or derives its existence or origin from a particular source.
American Heritage
A branch, descendant, or member of a family or social group.
American Heritage
Anything that branches off, or derives from, a main source; specif., a shoot or stem growing laterally from the main stem of a plant.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Offshoot

Noun

Singular:
offshoot
Plural:
offshoots

Origin of Offshoot

  • From off- +"Ž shoot.

    From Wiktionary

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