variants
or off-the-grid
: not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities (such as electricity, gas, or water)
When folks move to an off-grid, rural homestead, they often end up burning a lot of fossil fuels (and spending a lot of money) driving to and from town in an inefficient farm truck.—
Cam Mather
Cam MatherFour Harvard University students are bringing portable, sustainable power to off-grid areas in developing countries …—Emily Aviles
Emily AvilesIt's hard to imagine a more inspiring space than this off-the-grid building (powered by nearby solar panels).—Samuel Cochran
Samuel CochranTraditionally, home schooling has been branded as a fringe activity—the domain of Bible-toting parents and off-the-grid hippies.—Lynn Schnaiberg
Lynn Schnaiberg
off the grid
adverb
or less commonly off-the-grid
or off-grid
Not everyone can live off the grid. At least not yet. But until then, many of us are doing simple things to conserve energy, save money and help the environment.
—Paul Singley
Paul Singley
I'm not taking about modern-day Thoreaus building shacks in the woods and living off-the-grid …
—Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries
Right now people who live off-grid with PV panels on their roofs rely on ordinary batteries to get through the night.
—George Johnson
George Johnson
Examples of off-grid in a Sentence
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Lisa Kauffman spent years in a classroom teaching science to high schoolers before making a change, trading a conventional life for an off-grid existence on a private island in Panama with her dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Android’s new private space hides sensitive apps from sight, while those off-grid may be able to add satellite messaging to their devices.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
To ramp up the challenge, those taking part have their social media and devices removed — rendering them effectively off-grid.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
However, this off-grid haven is a slice of paradise for those who don’t mind booking a cottage without electricity and running water, and are willing to bring their own bedding.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Android’s new private space hides sensitive apps from sight, while those off-grid may be able to add satellite messaging to their devices.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
To ramp up the challenge, those taking part have their social media and devices removed — rendering them effectively off-grid.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
However, this off-grid haven is a slice of paradise for those who don’t mind booking a cottage without electricity and running water, and are willing to bring their own bedding.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Off-grid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-grid. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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off-grid
adjective
variants
or off-the-grid
: not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities (as electricity, gas, or water)
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