as in sports car
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
Canada's Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has said that a 59-year-old man was driving the sport utility vehicle when the crash occurred just before 1 a.m. last Thursday.
—
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
For the Tesla Model Y (sport-utility vehicle), this translates into a potential driving range extension of nearly 90 miles (about 145 km) without increasing the battery pack’s size.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Li Auto's first pure electric sport utility vehicle, the Li i8, comes in three variations, priced between 321,800 and 369,800 yuan ($44,700 and $51,400).
—Victoria Yeo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The tax break applies to the purchase of new cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans and pickup trucks weighing less than 14,000 pounds (referred to as light vehicles).
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sport-utility vehicle
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
For the Tesla Model Y (sport-utility vehicle), this translates into a potential driving range extension of nearly 90 miles (about 145 km) without increasing the battery pack’s size.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Li Auto's first pure electric sport utility vehicle, the Li i8, comes in three variations, priced between 321,800 and 369,800 yuan ($44,700 and $51,400).
—Victoria Yeo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The tax break applies to the purchase of new cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans and pickup trucks weighing less than 14,000 pounds (referred to as light vehicles).
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sport-utility vehicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
Noun
-
Toyota Motor Company has an incredibly diverse portfolio that can appeal to budget-conscious drivers and sports car enthusiasts alike.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Beginning in 2026, FAGE will join Ferrari Hypercar in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)—the international sports car championship that includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Jerry eventually sent an assistant back in a town car to quietly retrieve the soup anyway.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Well, upon arriving in London after a short sporting visit in Scotland, Penner did not find the nearest town car to escort him to the city.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
-
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department later announced that the Masked Singer alum had been charged with three misdemeanors — battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication — before upgrading the battery charge to a felony.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The latter model was designed for the broader station wagon market back in the 1960s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Then there are pictures of Rawson’s station wagon decorated for a high school event.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Cadillac in particular has increased its electric SUV options; there's the Lyriq, Escalade IQ, Optiq and Vistiq.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Beyond its home market, Hongqi is eyeing expansion into Europe and the Middle East, aiming to position the HS6 as a serious contender in the premium hybrid SUV segment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
German Fest includes wagon rides, live music, a fish fry, letters to Santa, a children's craft area, an appearance by Santa Claus and a Christmas Market.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
-
More innovatively, a Polish start-up is trialling electromagnetic propulsion for wagons, allowing each to be powered individually and reducing the need for mile-long, hard-to-stop freight trains, the BBC reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Interim coach Bobby Petrino and the Hogs are now 2-7 after a 38-35 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The question is, what's so special about this tiny hatchback, and why would von Koenigsegg drive anything but a supercar?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The camper just requires a one- or two-box vehicle with a hatchback or tailgate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share