off-roader

noun

off-road·​er ˈȯf-ˈrō-dər How to pronounce off-roader (audio)
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle

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Outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, bikers, and off-roaders who want to actively stay clear of wildfire and smoke can now use the onX app to identify those areas all year. Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024 Volkswagen has just unveiled a pair of electric concepts inspired by the long-defunct International Harvester Scout off-roader. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 The Detroit giant has just a new announced a new variant of its popular off-roader called the Stroppe Special Edition for the 2025 model year. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024 Because Toyota’s mission was to build an over-lander and off-roader, Toyota preserved the rear cargo area for just that: Cargo. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-roader 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of off-roader was in 1969

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“Off-roader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-roader. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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off-roader

noun
off-road·​er
ˈȯf-ˌrōd-ər
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle
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