minivan

noun

mini·​van ˈmi-nē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
Synonyms of minivannext
: a small passenger van

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So the Peaq comes with all the space minivan owners used to love but now want in an SUV format. New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026 There isn’t much better than a minivan or a wagon in Grasso’s Garage, and this was no different. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 The teen then steered his minivan slightly to the right, away from Andrade’s vehicle, in an effort to get around, the indictment alleges. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Ramesses is back in school part-time and surrounded by support, including from David Kelleher, owner of David Dodge, who gifted the family a minivan and a courtside experience to Friday's game. Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minivan

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minivan was in 1959

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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minivan. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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minivan

noun
mini·​van ˈmin-ē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
: a small passenger van

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