off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd How to pronounce off-road (audio)
: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads

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Nobody’s taking the carbon fiber wheels on the Hummer EV off-road. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 1 July 2026 The eye-catching item is the $12,500 off-road package built for magazine covers. — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Electric motorcycles, unlike e-bikes, are intended for off-road use and cannot be operated on public streets. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Includes heater, air conditioning, external shower, stargazer window and off-road tires. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-road

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off-road was in 1954

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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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off-road

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