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

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At the same time the brand known for off-road excellence has also seen a change in regional leadership roles with a new boss and 25-year auto industry veteran Bob Broderdorf taking over North American market responsibilities. David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 There are plenty of reasons for that, but perhaps the biggest is the fact that the Chinese manufacturer doesn’t produce a single bike that is capable of serious off-road riding. New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025 Opponents of the newest monuments, including small-scale miners, off-road enthusiasts and some local representatives, fear the designations will stifle recreation as well as economic and energy opportunities. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025 Nothing is different with the driving modes or suspension to further improve off-road treks. James Raia, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for off-road 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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