off-roader
Britishnoun
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a motor vehicle designed for use away from public roads, esp on rough terrain
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an owner or driver of an off-road vehicle
Example Sentences
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Now, the value of old Land Rovers is rocketing as a new generation of enthusiasts falls in love with this simple off-roader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Russia was a lucrative market for luxury car manufacturers like Mercedes prior to the war, with cars like its G Wagen off-roader and S Class very popular with its elite," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2022
Dacia's off-roader is a bare-bones vehicle focused on the basics, including a cork dashboard where you can pin a good old-fashioned paper road map in the event there is no signal for GPS navigation.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2022
That’s an exceptional amount for a stock vehicle and should make the R1S a capable off-roader.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2021
It also makes the Quick Neo EQ hybrid e-bike that shares the styling of the Tesoro, only without any illusion of being an off-roader.
From The Verge ● May 17, 2019
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