adj
offside
of-SYD
adj
1
In an illegal position ahead of the ball or play, according to the rules of a sport such as soccer or hockey.
"The goal was disallowed because the striker was offside."
noun
1
In the UK, the side of a vehicle furthest from the curb — the right-hand side when driving on the left.
"The offside mirror was cracked in the accident."
How to Use Offside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rule violation in sports where a player is positioned illegally ahead of play, or (in British English) the driver's side of a vehicle.
UK vs US
The vehicle-side meaning is mainly British English; American English doesn't use "offside" this way.
Common pairings
called offside
the offside rule
offside wing mirror
Word Forms
more offside comparative, offsides plural, most offside superlative
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Etymology
From off plus side.