minivan

noun

mini·​van ˈmi-nē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
Synonyms of minivannext
: a small passenger van

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Separately, Stellantis recalled about 17,000 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans over a battery pack issue that could cause a vehicle fire. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 That removable front section, which comes off with a zipper, also means this is a rare hammock-style dog seat cover that could also work in the third row of seats in a large SUV or minivan. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026 Yet the biggest surprise of the event may have come from a Chinese electric minivan that dramatically exceeded its official range rating. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 On Wednesday night, Heckart dozed off intermittently in a folding chair outside her minivan while her children slept inside it. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for minivan

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minivan was in 1959

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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minivan. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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minivan

noun
mini·​van ˈmin-ē-ˌvan How to pronounce minivan (audio)
: a small passenger van

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