off-roader

noun

off-road·​er ˈȯf-ˈrō-dər How to pronounce off-roader (audio)
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle

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Entrants included everything from historic race cars to JDM drifters, time attack competition cars and off-roaders. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 There's been a big push among some enthusiasts for analog-type cars -- sports cars and even off-roaders that are the antithesis to electrification. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025 Even off-roaders and recreational buyers want trucks that will meet their standards for towing, payload, and overall performance. Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025 While some enthusiasts may lament the loss of the previous V6 engine, the new powertrains and features are designed to appeal to a broader range of buyers, while maintaining the 4Runner’s core identity as a capable off-roader. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-roader

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of off-roader was in 1969

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“Off-roader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-roader. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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off-roader

noun
off-road·​er
ˈȯf-ˌrōd-ər
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle
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