off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd 

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

Examples of off-road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And two remote huts along the trail will have locked sheds with off-road wheelchairs so bikers don't have to haul their own. — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026

Bold lettering, masculine features and off-road equipment define the lineup’s orientation. — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

The 'ebike' version tops out at 20 mph (32 km/h) on-road and 35 mph (56 km/h) off-road. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off-road

• abroad
• applaud
• backboard
• ballade
• defraud
• ephod
• facade
• guffawed
• outlawed
• ramrod
• roughshod
• slipshod

Kids Definition

off-road

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈrōd

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