Offing (noun)

1. The near or distant future; the horizon; the visible part of the sea that can be seen from the shore.
2. The part of the sea that is visible from the shore, especially as indicating the approach of a ship or storm.

Origin:

The word is derived from the phrase "in the offing" which means "in the near future, in the distant future" . it can also refer to the visible horizon or the portion of sea visible from the shore. .

Examples:

1. He could see a ship in the offing.
2. The storm was approaching from the offing.
3. He could see a storm brewing in the offing.
4. The offing was clear and the ship was able to sail safely.
5. The offing was rough and the ship had to take a different route.