: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads

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New from the ground up, with hybrid power and the promise of serious off-road capability, the 2026 Cherokee midsize SUV patches a gaping hole in the brand’s lineup. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Ford filed a patent for a new mode that could benefit off-road and work vehicles. Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 Recreational vehicles, camper vans, motorcycles, large SUVs and off-road vehicles are prohibited on the valley drive. Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Off-Road Capabilities: The 4Runner maintains its strong off-road reputation with features like Multi Terrain Select, CRAWL Control, a locking rear differential, and available sway bar disconnect. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-road

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-road was in 1954

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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.

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off-road

adjective
ˈȯf-ˈrōd
: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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