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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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 Unfortunately, for now, there appear to be no plans to offer the spectacular off-roader outside the Middle East at this time. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026 Rather, it’s based around the extremely trusted Kawasaki KLX 230 enduro that has been a solid entry-level off-roader in a lot of markets around the globe. New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026 The junior off-roader will likely absorb a decent chunk of the customers that would have otherwise bought an Escape, its mechanical sibling. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 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 5 Feb. 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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