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off-piste

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not specially prepared or designated for skiing, hence viewed as more exciting but also more dangerous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Please stay away from the off-piste slopes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Deviating from what is seen as correct, usual or conventional.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

Examples

  • His ideas are totally off-piste.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adv

Meaning 3

In off-piste locations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • We are skiing off-piste this morning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English off- French pistebor. English piste English off-piste From off- + piste.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: hors-piste — Not specially prepared or designated for skiing
  • German: abseits der Piste — Not specially prepared or designated for skiing
  • Italian: fuoripista — Not specially prepared or designated for skiing
  • Swedish: offpist — Not specially prepared or designated for skiing