offside meaning and definition

OFFSIDE noun

Definition of offside (noun)

1. (sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.)

OFFSIDE adjective

Definition of offside (adjective)

1. illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck
   • "the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside"
   • synonyms: offsides
   • antonym: onside

OFFSIDE adverb

Definition of offside (adverb)

1. illegally in advance of the ball or puck