# in the offing

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
2. Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
3. At a distance, but visible.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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