Thesaurus results for MINIVAN

minivan

noun

Definition of minivan

as in car

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Recent Examples of minivan The minivan-sized mockup reproduced the size and flight characteristics of its reentry module, with avionics to control its autonomous guidance and navigation systems, but the vehicle was far from a space-ready article. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Jon & Kate Plus 8 offered a glimpse into the Gosselins’ unique home life, in which heartwarming scenes of Jon and Kate making breakfast for their eight children at once and shepherding them into a minivan occurred daily. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Oftentimes, their Southern roots run deep, like Cornbread & Sweet Milk or Boiled Peanuts, and modern twists just can’t measure up to being ten years old in the back of your family’s minivan enjoying peanut butter on saltines. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 For those jobs, the minivan may simply have the better floor plan. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minivan

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Noun

Abeyta left in his car before deputies arrived and surrendered to authorities the following day.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
While stopped, a white SUV pulled up alongside their car and a person inside opened fire at Delgado’s car, police said.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of car

Noun

The Harmony module is a utility hub 14 feet wide and 24 feet long, or about the length of a minibus.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
From mid-size crossovers to gargantuan three-row haulers, the high-riding faux rugged minibus has become the default setting for families.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of minibus

Noun

The entire driving experience is waftier than that, with the car offering more of a magic carpet ride, a la the iX SUV or even that very fancy cousin of the i7, the Rolls-Royce Spectre.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Those who were in the pickup truck and SUV all had minor injuries and were treated at the hospital, Redford Township police said.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of SUV

Noun

Sacramento Regional Transit District said a bus bridge has been put in place between the Historic Folsom and Sunrise stations, and that Gold Line passengers should expect delays as crews work to restore service.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Starshield satellites are believed to be based heavily on the Starlink spacecraft bus.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bus

Noun

Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches players practice before a Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

— Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of coach

Noun

The van offers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric driving using the same lithium battery that doubles as the climate control power station, a range estimate VW tends to vary by a mile or two based on market and timing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Another caller reporting seeing a white van trailing children who were trick-or-treating, The Oregonian reported.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of van

Noun

Will County’s health staff confirmed that Bengtson’s had signs at the entrance and exit of the petting zoo that stressed the importance of hand washing, not eating food around the animals and leaving all strollers and wagons outside, Juday said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Cid Paz and his daughter arrived with a wagon to haul away seven sandbags, each weighing about 40 pounds.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of wagon

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