ATV

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈvē How to pronounce ATV (audio)
: all-terrain vehicle

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McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Aimee later detailed how her dad had struggled for years with his health after his 2003 ATV accident. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Under them, law enforcement officers are authorized to use paintballs, pepper balls, bean bags, rubber bullets and sustained pursuit — meaning a long chase from a truck, ATV or horse — to drive wolves away. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 For a multisport excursion, opt for the Ultimate Alaska Adventure, which combines a horseback ride, float trip, and a spin around the sand dunes on an ATV. — Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ATV

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ATV was in 1969

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“ATV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ATV. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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