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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When the victim got out of her car and approached the SUV, its driver barreled into her then turned onto Lafayette Ave., heading the wrong way down a one-way street to get away, cops said. John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025 Williams climbed into the back of a waiting Lincoln SUV, riding the short distance to the sprawling Orleans Parish Prison, the jail run by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the catalyst for a massive manhunt that has put this city on edge. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 May 2025 This is a mid-size crossover SUV with some resemblance to a Jeep Renegade from the front, albeit with a much more contemporary spin. James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Newlyweds Pose for Dramatic Wedding Photos Outside as Thunderstorm Approaches The large tornado could be seen looming far behind the couple as Michell could be seen down on one knee in front of their SUV, in one of the photos shared. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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