off-road

American  

[awf-rohd, of-] / ˈɔfˈroʊd, ˈɒf- /

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.

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adverb

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

   to travel off-road.

off-road British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of off-road

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Also do not drive off-road unless it is a designated dirt road, and make sure you read warning signs because some of the dirt roads can be sandy, and two-wheel drive cars and even some AWD vehicles may get stuck.

From Los Angeles Times

Lastly, be aware that there are dirt fire roads and several off-road vehicle routes through the forest.

From Los Angeles Times

Hanson jumped at the opportunity to take a reporter off-road to see nature as he sees.

From Los Angeles Times

Buyers had certain expectations for what a truck could do and reported dissatisfaction with the Lightning’s towing and off-road capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had spent more than 20 years at Harley, including as senior vice president of product and operations, and was most recently president of White River Marine Group, a maker of boats and off-road vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal