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

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But anyway, the first Ford F-150 Raptor, the first full size, crazy off-road pickup from the factory, that launched to its own segment. Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026 From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options. New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026 Still, if your idea of a great day on the road includes time off-road, in the mud, on the beach and splashing through the surf, a Wrangler or Bronco is the way to go. Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 That’s a plus off-road in low traction situations, but clearly doesn’t do you any favors when trying to stop on pavement. Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-road

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 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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