Etymology

off-ramp

Today it means: A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From off + ramp.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.

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