off-road

[awf-rohd, of-]

adjective

1. designed, built, or used for traveling off public roads, especially on unpaved roads, trails, beaches, or rough terrain.

   an off-road vehicle.

2. taking place on such roads or terrain.

   off-road racing.

3. used for or suitable to an off-road vehicle.

   off-road tires.

adverb

1. on a road or terrain other than a public road.

   to travel off-road.

off-road

adjective

1. (of a motor vehicle) designed or built for use away from public roads, esp on rough terrain

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-road¹

First recorded in 1960–65