: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads

Examples of off-road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their electric carts are lifted and fitted with tires to travel off-road and reach 23 mph to cruise the roads. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024 Further, California, as well as other states, are implementing regulations on off-road vehicles to limit carbon emissions, which will help the adoption of EV in the off-road industry. Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024 Breathable mesh uppers keep your feet cool while limiting sweat (and odor), while sturdy treads provide essential traction for off-road and on-road adventures. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 Different versions include different features and levels of off-road capability, such as 35-inch tires for better ground clearance and upgraded shock absorbers. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024 Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 May 2024 And the currently ongoing DARPA RACER program tasks autonomous vehicles with navigating long distances off-road. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2024 He has been known to drive large construction-type trucks or his personal 2017 black Ford F-150 pickup, which is lifted and has large off-road tires, officials said in the news release. The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024 Advertisement The body was found in western Malibu on an off-road tract near Highway 23. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-road was in 1954

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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

off-road

adjective
ˈȯf-ˈrōd
: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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