off-road
|off/road|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɔfˌroʊd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒfˌrəʊd/
away from paved roads
Etymology
Etymology Information
'off-road' originates from the combination of 'off' meaning 'away from' and 'road' meaning 'a path or way for vehicles'.
Historical Evolution
'off-road' was first used in the mid-20th century to describe vehicles and activities that take place away from paved roads.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any activity or vehicle not on a paved road, and this meaning has largely remained the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed for or used in rough terrain or off paved roads.
The vehicle is equipped with off-road tires.
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Adverb 1
away from the main road; on rough terrain.
They decided to drive off-road to reach the campsite.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45