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plural SUVs
Definition of SUV
: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle
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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUV. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of SUV was in 1986
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