off-ramp

noun

: a ramp by which one leaves a limited-access highway

Examples of off-ramp in a Sentence

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The move amounted to Johnson veering toward an emergency off-ramp to avoid a toxic topic that has crippled President Donald Trump, and by extension most Republicans in Congress. Philip Elliott, Time, 22 July 2025 The center, visible from the Interstate 10 off-ramp at Third Street, may not seem like much. Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025 State police said the left lane of Route 9 North and the Exit 34 off-ramp were closed for the project. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 However, other senior aides are exploring three off-ramps should the president change his mind. Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-ramp

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-ramp was in 1939

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“Off-ramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-ramp. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

off-ramp

noun
ˈȯf-ˌramp
: a ramp by which one leaves a limited-access highway
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