the off

noun

British

1

: the beginning of a race

2

: the very beginning

Right from the off, I knew she was against me.

Examples of the off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

French environmental services company Veolia will operate and maintain the off-grid energy system. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

This presents an opportunity for colleges and universities to dedicate more resources toward understanding and improving the off-campus student experience. — Kyle Brody, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The four victims all lived in the off-campus Moscow, Idaho, home with roommates Bethany Funke and Dylan Mortensen. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

More than 3,800 shoppers have backed it up with a five-star rating for its lightweight construction and foldable design that neatly tucks away in storage during the off-season. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for the off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff