off-ramp

or off·ramp

[ awf-ramp, of- ]

noun

1. an exit lane for traffic from a turnpike or freeway to a street.

off-ramp

noun

1. a short steep one-way road by which traffic can leave a motorway or highway

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-ramp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

At least a plan to the effect of stating some kind of exit strategy, an off-ramp, would be refreshing; I haven't seen one.

From The Daily Beast

But if I had to guess, I'd say that option 4, the off-ramp, will look less unappealing that the other three options.

From The Daily Beast

The justices did show a lot of interest in a fourth option: an off-ramp.

From The Daily Beast

The next morning he crashed his motorcycle on the freeway off-ramp by missing the turn.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• off ramp
• turnoff