: 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 In other regions of the country, state parks are working to become more inclusive by building out fleets of off-road wheelchairs, developing trails for people with autism, and constructing playgrounds for children with disabilities. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 But some Little Traverse Lake Association members question how robust that environmental assessment was, noting its environmental impact findings for an off-road trail in 2009 were identical to an assessment the year before for an on-road trail along Traverse Lake Road. Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024 The outsole lugs offer a multi-directional grip, and the extended heel and toe design provides traction for both on- and off-road activities. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 Introduced in 2021, the pickup was largely a publicity play: An outrageous attempt to generate headlines and buzz – and attract a few customers to a new family of off-road luxury EVs under GMC Hummer brand. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-road 

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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 30 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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