plural SUVs
Synonyms of SUVnext
: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle

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Then, the man’s SUV was stolen. Alexis Stevens, AJC.com, 2 Jan. 2026 After working-class contractor Danny (Steven Yeun) nearly plows his vehicle into affluent business owner Amy’s (Ali Wong) SUV, their road rage incident soon escalates into a full-on feud. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026 The company hasn’t fully recovered despite introducing a new, more affordable version of its Model Y SUV in October. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 Pace said the woman told the police the SUV was equipped with OnStar navigation, which allowed officers to track the vehicle. Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for SUV

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of SUV was in 1986

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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUV. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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