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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What’s happening Mecum Auto Auction: Billed as the world’s largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee features hundreds of cars crossing the auction block every day, including classic Corvettes, American muscle cars, vintage off-roaders and modern-day supercars. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025 However, off-roaders, rockhounders and prospectors who mine small claims in the area have expressed concern that the protections will impede their use of the land. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 Motus is positioned in the middle of the Raleigh e-bikes range with the Raleigh Centros off-roader and Raleigh Modum compact urban bike above it in the lineup. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Scout Motors In October, Volkswagen unveiled a revival of the Scout, the charming off-roaders built by International Harvester between 1960 and 1980. IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 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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