SUV
noun
plural SUVs
: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle
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The 19-year-old driver of the SUV, Yaakov Kilberg, and the three 18-year-old passengers — Aharon Lebovits, Shlomo Cohen and Chaim Grossman — all died, the outlets reported.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The man tried a dry run on rear-ending the police SUV before hitting the SUV with an officer inside, according to the county sheriff and video.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Yolo County coroner’s officials were called to the scene and will release the name of the SUV driver after notifying relatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fuel efficiency is a key factor in the decision to purchase a car, truck or SUV for many Americans.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The man tried a dry run on rear-ending the police SUV before hitting the SUV with an officer inside, according to the county sheriff and video.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Yolo County coroner’s officials were called to the scene and will release the name of the SUV driver after notifying relatives.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fuel efficiency is a key factor in the decision to purchase a car, truck or SUV for many Americans.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for SUV
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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUV. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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