variants
or off-the-grid
: not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities (such as electricity, gas, or water)
When folks move to an off-grid, rural homestead, they often end up burning a lot of fossil fuels (and spending a lot of money) driving to and from town in an inefficient farm truck.—
Cam Mather
Cam MatherFour Harvard University students are bringing portable, sustainable power to off-grid areas in developing countries …—Emily Aviles
Emily AvilesIt's hard to imagine a more inspiring space than this off-the-grid building (powered by nearby solar panels).—Samuel Cochran
Samuel CochranTraditionally, home schooling has been branded as a fringe activity—the domain of Bible-toting parents and off-the-grid hippies.—Lynn Schnaiberg
Lynn Schnaiberg
off the grid
adverb
or less commonly off-the-grid
or off-grid
Not everyone can live off the grid. At least not yet. But until then, many of us are doing simple things to conserve energy, save money and help the environment.
—Paul Singley
Paul Singley
I'm not taking about modern-day Thoreaus building shacks in the woods and living off-the-grid …
—Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries
Right now people who live off-grid with PV panels on their roofs rely on ordinary batteries to get through the night.
—George Johnson
George Johnson
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Finally, remember to pack a portable battery pack or car charger which are must haves to keep your phone powered in case of emergencies or when navigating off-grid.
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—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Cradled between Iceland and Scotland, the Faroe Islands are known for their dramatic landscapes and off-grid appeal.
—Kaela Ling,monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Some Alpha types refuse to use it at all, ghosting their inbox while off-grid at Burning Man.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Afraid to leave their homes, some immigrants are digitizing major aspects of their lives while others attempt to go off-grid.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Cradled between Iceland and Scotland, the Faroe Islands are known for their dramatic landscapes and off-grid appeal.
—Kaela Ling,monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Some Alpha types refuse to use it at all, ghosting their inbox while off-grid at Burning Man.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Afraid to leave their homes, some immigrants are digitizing major aspects of their lives while others attempt to go off-grid.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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“Off-grid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-grid. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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off-grid
adjective
variants
or off-the-grid
: not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities (as electricity, gas, or water)
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