off-the-grid
adjective /ˌɒf ðə ˈɡrɪd/
/ˌɔːf ðə ˈɡrɪd/
(also off-grid
(especially North American English) /ˌɒf ˈɡrɪd/
/ˌɔːf ˈɡrɪd/
)- not using the public supplies of electricity, gas, water, etc.
- an off-the-grid house, independent of traditional utility services
- A houseboat is the ultimate form of off-grid living.