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

Scout’s vehicle lineup The Scout Traveler SUV Mountainside concept pairs heavy-duty off-road capability with a refined design, featuring 22-inch wheels, 35-inch tires, charcoal-brown paint with gold accents and a sunroof. — Chase Jordan october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

The Pan America is a great touring bike with quite decent off-road abilities – which, just quietly, is what the GS is and has. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026

The Outback is plenty capable in moderately challenging off-road situations and offers a roomy, comfortable interior with the latest technology. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

This does not include lands subject to significant extractive uses, like logging or mining, or disruptive recreation activities, like OHV off-road driving. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 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