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SUV


SUV

noun \ˌes-(ˌ)yü-ˈvē\

: a large vehicle that is designed to be used on rough surfaces but that is often used on city roads or highways

plural SUVs

Full Definition of SUV

:  sport-utility vehicle
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First Known Use of SUV

1986

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