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

And of course, one of the biggest draws to the desert is the off-season rates, which can mean a five-star luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton for under $400 per night. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Under Atletico’s new deal, between 15 and 20 concerts are expected to be held each year at the Metropolitano, all during the off-season months when there are no competitive club fixtures. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 2 July 2026

When asked about the party's fundraising challenges, Democrats have pointed to strong fundraising numbers from individual candidates and campaigns, and the party's successes in the off-year elections in 2025. — Will Lennon, ABC News, 1 July 2026

This smartwatch is for the off-grid athletes and adventurers, like many users who often gravitate toward Garmin wearables. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for the off

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