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

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The program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling off-road terrain. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 This is a game-changer for the future of off-road racing. New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025 Available off-road features include locking rear and center differentials and disconnecting front stabilizer bar. Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 Just be sure to leave ample time to explore the surreal natural features of Joshua Tree National Park, an experience best enjoyed off-road with a private, all-day Red Jeep Tour that will shed some light on the desert’s many mysteries. Visit California, AFAR Media, 13 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 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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