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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Your best option for a cushy ride is to get the Q5 Prestige trim, which comes with an air suspension that can also adjust the SUV’s ride height. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The crash left the SUV flipped upside-down in the middle of the street. Darius Johnson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 The next version of the SUV will arrive in 2028, according to the British automotive magazine. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 So, call, click or visit your local Lincoln dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2026 Nautilus AWD Reserve Hybrid SUV. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for SUV

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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 16 Apr. 2026.

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