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

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The six-wheel drive is used for off-road operation. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 The upgrades include a new 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, and improved ride and handling surfaces. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 These trims include off-road options like the Tremor and Raptor. Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 With off-road capabilities, access to hidden beaches, scenic trails, and local hot spots, every nook in town is accessible. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 July 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 12 Jul. 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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