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

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Interestingly, Kalashnikov has paired the electric motor with a four-speed manual transmission and clutch, likely to give riders better control over torque deliver, especially when climbing hills or tackling off-road terrain. New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026 Michigan Overland Adventure, an immersive automotive industry exhibit celebrating off-road adventures, will make its debut during the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026 This combination of power, efficiency, and off-road versatility positions the M-Hero M817 as a strong contender in the global intelligent SUV segment. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025 Five-inch-diameter, off-road-capable wheels made navigating rough terrain manageable. The Editors, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-road

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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 6 Jan. 2026.

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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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