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

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This combination of power, efficiency, and off-road versatility positions the M-Hero M817 as a strong contender in the global intelligent SUV segment. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025 Introducing a new off-road trim The 2027 Seltos will be available in an X-Line trim. Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025 Don’t forget its off-road ability though, with the 1794 edition a shining light for the Toyota brand. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 18 Dec. 2025 To provide usable electricity in the types of off-grid locales involved in off-road racing, the Shiver x Expandable RV includes both a battery bank and an onboard generator designed to keep things humming without the need for a shore power hookup. New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-road

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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 31 Dec. 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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