off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd 

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

Examples of off-road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The secret sauce here, as with most modern off-road models, is the camera setup. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Nov. 2026

Its combination of power, off-road hardware, and relatively accessible pricing could appeal to riders seeking a capable electric dirt bike at a more accessible price point. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Dyed diesel is intended for off-road use, such as powering tractors and harvesters, while regular diesel is used in vehicles that travel on public roads, including trucks hauling agricultural goods. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The Burns Harbor container handling modernization project will fund a mobile harbor crane, bulk-handling attachments, reach stackers, a top handler, off-road yard trucks and more, the Ports of Indiana said in a news release Tuesday. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off-road

• abroad
• applaud
• backboard
• ballade
• defraud
• ephod
• facade
• guffawed
• outlawed
• ramrod
• roughshod
• slipshod

Kids Definition

off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd

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