off-campus
Americanadjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of off-campus
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Abugharbieh had been living with Limon, who was last seen at their off-campus residence on April 16.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
One student familiar with the party, who isn’t a member, said it was held off-campus in lower Manhattan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
The Tufts University statement said that it had no advance knowledge of the arrest, which took place off-campus.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025
“The Los Angeles School Police Department assisted and supported on-campus to ensure that the game continued safely. No Franklin High School students were involved in the off-campus incident.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024
Vice Principal Marten nearly caught us trying to sneak off-campus, but Jesse’s car was faster than Martens golf cart.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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