minivan

noun

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

Examples of minivan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Police said the minivan driver stopped at the crash site and was treated at a hospital with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025 The Detroit 3 disappoint IIHS President David Harkey said he was disappointed that more domestic vehicles didn't make the list, particularly any from Stellantis, which sells the popular Chrysler Pacifica minivan, long advertised to families. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025 Pulling up alongside the minivan Schuler and Quentin sat in, the owner of the BMW rolled down his window, and Schuler did the same. Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025 Your minivan is a prop, and your life is of your choosing. John Phillips, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minivan

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minivan was in 1959

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minivan. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

minivan

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

More from Merriam-Webster on minivan

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!