SUV

noun

ˌes-(ˌ)yü-ˈvē 

plural SUVs

: a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis : sport utility vehicle

Examples of SUV in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Police are looking for at least two suspects and released a photo of a white SUV that may be connected to the case. — Reuters, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

But trusting it to properly provide that level of expertise is like asking your intern, who has never driven any compact SUV, to write an authoritative story on the new all-new 2026 RAV4. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The collision occurred at the intersection as the SUV driver was turning left onto Hanford Place, Tejada said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

True to its designation as a sub-compact SUV, parking, even in tight quarters, is impressive. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing SUV

• crossover SUV

Rhymes for SUV

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

SUV

noun

ˌes-ˌyü-ˈvē 

: sport-utility vehicle