| off plumb |
not truly vertical. |
| off-price |
designating the retail stores or outlets that sell name brands and other high-quality merchandise at a discount. [2 definitions] |
| offprint |
a reprint of an article or part of an article. [2 definitions] |
| off-putting |
(informal) tending to annoy or repel. |
| off-road |
of a type of vehicle used primarily for areas other than streets and highways, such as a dune buggy. |
| off-season |
a period of less frequent use, activity, or visitation. [2 definitions] |
| offset |
that which provides a counterbalance or compensation. [9 definitions] |
| offset printing |
a printing process in which the inked impression is made on a rubber roller or blanket, from which it is then transferred to paper; offset. |
| offshoot |
a branch or shoot from a main stem, as of a plant. [2 definitions] |
| offshore |
away from the shore. [4 definitions] |
| offside |
ahead of the ball or puck, or beyond the line or area prescribed by the rules of a sport such as hockey or football. |
| offspring |
the child, young, or descendant of a particular parent or ancestor. [2 definitions] |
| offstage |
not on the visible part of the stage; in the wings or backstage. [3 definitions] |
| off the air |
not broadcast on radio or television. |
| off the beaten path |
in a place difficult to reach or not often visited. [2 definitions] |
| off the beaten track |
in a place difficult to reach or not often visited. [2 definitions] |
| off the cuff |
(informal) in an unplanned manner; without much forethought. [2 definitions] |
| off-the-record |
not for quotation or attribution in a publication. [2 definitions] |
| off the record |
not intended for publication. [2 definitions] |
| off-the-shelf |
designating merchandise that is in stock and ready for use. [2 definitions] |
| off the track |
not relevant to the pertinent point or issue; astray. |