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

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Fifteen monster trucks, along with several off-road motorcycles, revved their engines on the iconic blue turf, which was buried under 2,800 cubic yards of dirt for the first Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live stadium show. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026 Last week, police seized 11 dirt bikes and ATVs during two enforcement events after a community tip led them to a gathering of off-road vehicles. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Whether Dad prefers long-distance cruising, off-road exploration, or everyday transportation, there's a model built to match his lifestyle. New Atlas, 4 June 2026 As part of the inclusion, an off-road connection will be established to the North Country National Scenic Trail, which stretches for more than 4,800 miles from Vermont to North Dakota and is considered the longest national scenic trail designated by Congress in the country. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026 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 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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