off-roader

noun

off-road·​er ˈȯf-ˈrō-dər How to pronounce off-roader (audio)
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle

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Aimed squarely at off-roaders and adventurers, the RD6 from Geely truck brand Riddara offers multiple powertrain options. New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026 With a roster of 550 cars on launch day, any inroads to a better experience for builders must map onto a massive variety of vehicles, from tiny kei vans to burly off-roaders. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026 Design The Callum Designs production facility is crammed with cool cars, including an achingly gorgeous Aston Martin Vanquish 25 (the company’s restomod V-12 supercar) and the prototype Callum Skye (a lightweight electric off-roader due in 2027). Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026 When Jeep introduced the Recon, its newest and possibly most innovative off-roader ever, the brand took the opportunity to really frame the Jeep lifestyle. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-roader

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-roader was in 1969

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“Off-roader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-roader. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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off-roader

noun
off-road·​er
ˈȯf-ˌrōd-ər
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle
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