off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd 

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

Examples of off-road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In just the last few weeks, the president has also signed an order allowing more widespread use of an off-road variety of diesel. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

An e-motorcycle can be driven without a license if operated on private property or in off-road-vehicle areas. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Staff drive you through the property in an off-road vehicle with stops for tastings along the way. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

For an American audience accustomed to massive three-row crossovers and premium haulers, the E-Space dumps the faux-off-road aesthetic of modern SUVs. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off-road

• abroad
• applaud
• backboard
• ballade
• defraud
• ephod
• facade
• guffawed
• outlawed
• ramrod
• roughshod
• slipshod

Kids Definition

off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd

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