Offside Definition

ôfsīd, ŏf-
offsides
adjective
Not in the proper position for play.
Webster's New World
Illegally ahead of the ball or puck in the attacking zone.
American Heritage
Illegally beyond the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped or ahead of the ball when the ball is kicked on a kickoff.
American Heritage

(US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)

Wiktionary

(bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • offsides
Antonyms:
noun
offsides
An offside play.
Webster's New World

(UK) The right side of a road vehicle when facing in the same direction as the vehicle.

Wiktionary
adverb
Into an offside position.
To jump offside.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Offside

Noun

Singular:
offside
Plural:
offsides

Offside Sentence Examples

  • Portugal had the ball in the net through sub Postiga but he was well offside and the game was destined to end scoreless.

  • McBride was looking lively in attack and it took an offside flag to halt his progress as both teams sought that vital early goal.

  • A few weeks ago he started with a bit of walking in hand, and I noticed he was dragging his offside hind leg.

  • To create the mooring lay-by, the channel would be widened on the offside of the canal, the footpath diverted and hedge replanted.

  • However with careful observation on site you will find the offside bank is still at the original level.

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