offside

adverb or adjective

off·​side ˈȯf-ˈsīd How to pronounce offside (audio)
: illegally in advance of the ball or puck

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Team Melli generated the best scoring chances early, including a beautiful set piece that resulted in a goal by Taremi — who was ruled narrowly offside by video review. ABC News, 21 June 2026 The celebration was short-lived, however, with Argentine referee Darío Herrera taking the goal off the board when a lengthy video review determined Taremi to be offside. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Initially, the referees ruled Freeman had been offside. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026 He was ruled offside by the linesman, but the video assistant referee called for a review. David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for offside

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First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of offside was in 1864

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“Offside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offside. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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offside

adverb or adjective
off·​side ˈȯf-ˈsīd How to pronounce offside (audio)
: illegally in advance of the ball or puck

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