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

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But as a quick recap, this style tent combines the benefits of a hardshell case – quicker packing, tougher on/off-road protection and faster setup – with the expandable size that was once solely the domain of soft-shell RTT models. New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025 The firm claims the D5 can navigate indoor warehouses, rugged outdoor terrains, hazardous inspection sites, industrial delivery routes, and off-road research zones. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025 Being in a private reserve means fewer vehicles and experiences like off-road driving, bush walks, and nighttime safaris. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 The Georgia Historical Society marker, which was repeatedly vandalized with bullet holes and damaged by an off-road vehicle at its original location in rural southern Georgia, now forms the centerpiece of a new exhibit that includes testimony from Turner's descendants spanning six generations. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-road

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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 21 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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