off-road
Americanadjective
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designed, built, or used for traveling off public roads, especially on unpaved roads, trails, beaches, or rough terrain.
an off-road vehicle.
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taking place on such roads or terrain.
off-road racing.
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used for or suitable to an off-road vehicle.
off-road tires.
adverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of off-road
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The Scottish Government "will continue to urge the UK government, which holds powers on registration and licensing over off-road vehicles, to take action in this area", a spokesperson says.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A 2024 BMW M3 was eastbound on the two-lane highway that slopes downhill when the driver lost control, veering off-road and down a steep embankment, the CHP said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Indian was a sideline to Polaris’s off-road vehicle business, and the company said it was a money loser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
His modification of a Land Rover Discovery for calf-feeding rounds - an off-road milk float - earned him third place in the Farmers Weekly inventions competition in 2020.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
We drive through the highway for a while and then off-road toward Orocovis.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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