SUV

noun

Definition of SUVnext
as in minivan

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Recent Examples of SUV Honda did a stellar job with the new SUV, in both my opinion and that of those who have driven it for thousands of miles. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Sedans are also typically more fuel-efficient than larger, heavier SUV models. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The vast majority of the company’s vehicle deliveries last quarter were comprised of its Model Y crossover SUV and Model 3 sedan. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for SUV
Recent Examples of Synonyms for SUV
  1. minivan
  2. wagon
  3. hatchback
  4. car
  5. convertible
  6. sports car
  7. limousine
  8. hardtop
Noun
  • That’s enough room to accommodate bulky cargo with the ease of a minivan.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Porter characterized herself as a minivan driving single mom who would work to take on special interests and refuse to take corporate cash.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of minivan
Noun
  • Lucy’s on the Square, housed inside another historic building, embraces its Texas roots with eclectic decor including vintage cowboy hats and wagon wheels.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • Coolers are also allowed as long as they are attached to a wagon.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Toyota's hybrid hatchback is noted for its affordability, excellent gas mileage, and recent redesign.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of hatchback
Noun
  • Barbara Rainey, a Cherry resident of 76 years, said a school bus hit her cousin’s car while trying to squeeze between vehicles parked on either side.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • Sheriff's deputies then found Pelosi's brown convertible nearby with damage to the front-right side, which was consistent with damage found on the parked car.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • Deputies later found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind Pelosi’s convertible.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of convertible
Noun
  • The French company is calling its forthcoming third generation A110 'the world’s first true EV sports car' – a claim that's sure to spark debate, not least among fans of Tesla, Porsche, Ferrari and Maserati.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • At its December 2025 world premiere, Toyota introduced the GR GT, describing it as the flagship of the GR brand rather than simply another Toyota sports car.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The White House is an active construction site, with cement trucks going through the same gates typically used by the president’s armored limousine.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • It’s designed with a hardtop roof made from galvanized steel, a sturdy aluminum frame, PC screen walls for weather resistance, and removable windows.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • Details like the black hardtop on the upper sundeck add a sporty edge.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of hardtop

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