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

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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026 The days of the trucks designed specifically for work and off-road usages are mostly bygones, as the truck market has significantly shifted toward comfort and family-friendly vehicles fit for everyday usage. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 The days of the trucks designed specifically for work and off-road usages are mostly bygones, as the truck market has significantly shifted toward comfort and family-friendly vehicles fit for everyday usage. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Holland and its surrounding communities are home to over 150 miles of bike paths and off-road trails, many of which traverse the city’s most popular parks. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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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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