off-roader

noun

off-road·​er ˈȯf-ˈrō-dər How to pronounce off-roader (audio)
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle

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There’s plenty of head room in both rows of seats and a spacious cargo compartment that offers features including a rubber mat, dog-friendly package and a neat underfloor compartment that creates space for a full-size spare — something serious off-roaders demand. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 Some off-roaders, prospectors and local officials remain concerned that the protections will impede their use of the land. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 For the June 2023 Billboard Español cover story, the group pulled up in three luxury cars, including a graphite off-roader Lamborghini Urus and a white Chevrolet Corvette. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025 Chery While not as hardcore an off-roader as some of the vehicles Chery has released under brands like iCar and Jetour, the Journeo concept is designed for both on- and off-road adventure. New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-roader

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-roader was in 1969

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“Off-roader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-roader. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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off-roader

noun
off-road·​er
ˈȯf-ˌrōd-ər
1
: a driver of an off-road vehicle
2
: an off-road vehicle
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