minivan

noun

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

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After he was cleared by medical staff, police said, the minivan driver was placed under arrest. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The new vehicles, which look like snub-nosed minivans, are made by Chinese auto manufacturer Geely on its Zeekr platform. Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026 The collision sent Bowie careening into a minivan parked nearby. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 For many buyers, SUVs have replaced the compact sedan or minivan because the broad SUV segment meets a wide range of needs and comes in various sizes. Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for minivan

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jul. 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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