Offside

Pronunciation

Full definition of offside

Adjective

1. (sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball
2. (US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
3. (bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

Usage notes

Precise usage varies between sports; singular offside is used more in association football, while the plural form offsides is, incorrectly, used by some in American football.

Noun

1. (sports) An offside play
2. (British) the right side of a road vehicle when facing in the same direction as the vehicle

Antonyms

• (roadside) nearside

Anagrams

• dieoffs