SUV

noun

ˌes-(ˌ)yü-ˈvē 

plural SUVs

: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle

Examples of SUV in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After that, the plane hit a Toyota SUV that had been driving outside the airport, Homendy said. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

Finding an affordable family SUV that delivers long-term value can be tough in today's market. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

After ruling the luxury SUV roost for over half a century, the Range Rover is finally available in a fully electric version. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

The Star-Telegram watched filming from a distance and saw an all-black car with a camera adorned to its roof driving behind a black sedan and black SUV. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing SUV

• crossover SUV

Rhymes for SUV

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

SUV

noun

ˌes-ˌyü-ˈvē 

: sport-utility vehicle