■ adjective & adverb (in games such as football) occupying a position on the field where playing the ball or puck is not allowed, generally through being between the ball and the opponents' goal.
■ noun
1》 the fact of being ~.
2》 (usu. the off side ) Brit. the side of a vehicle furthest from the kerb. Compare with nearside .
↘the right side of a horse.