off of

preposition

: off

Usage of Off of

The of is often criticized as superfluous, but off of is an idiom, and idioms follow their own logic. Use of off of is much more common in speech than in edited writing and is more common in American English than in British English.

Examples of off of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The call-off of the shows is the latest hiccup to hit Sheeran’s tour, coming on the heels of the huge fallout over former opening act Macklemore’s statements in support of Palestine. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

An influx of federal money could help Kuna check the most expensive item off of its transit wishlist — and prime the Treasure Valley boomtown for further growth south of its city center. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Johnnie Mercers Pier shared footage this week of an albino hammerhead shark in the waters off of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Those figures do not include $9 million in planned capital projects, which are slated to be funded through the selling off of lease certificates, per the district. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove

Kids Definition

off of

preposition

: off entry 2