DUI

abbreviation or noun

plural DUIs
1
US : the act or crime of driving a vehicle while affected by alcohol or drugs
was arrested for DUI
a DUI case
2
US : an arrest or conviction for driving under the influence
… the reason he was in prison is that a few DUIs caught up with him …Barbara Ehrenreich
3
US : a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DUI

Examples of DUI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Police could not yet confirm whether the DUI investigation included a breathalyzer, field sobriety or blood test. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 The suspect fled the scene in a waiting getaway vehicle, which displayed a license plate not belonging to the vehicle. Sept. 12 DUI, unlicensed driver: At 2:41 a.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Saratoga Avenue and Lawrence Expressway for traffic violations. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024 Here's the official descriptions of what's to come for each of our Housewives: The aftermath of the car accident and DUI charge is taking its toll on Karen Huger and her family. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 One local outlet called him Ottawa’s fifth best DUI attorney. Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for DUI 

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Word History

Etymology

driving under the influence

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of DUI was in 1969

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Cite this Entry

“DUI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DUI. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

DUI

abbreviation
driving under the influence

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