SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLE Synonyms: 57 Similar Words

sport-utility vehicle

noun

as in sports car

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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle Another man stood by the passenger side of a sport utility vehicle. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 Starting the service in 2021 with just three vehicles, the operation now fields 21 vans and sport utility vehicles offering round-the-clock response throughout the region. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 Police said the pedestrian was struck by a westbound sport utility vehicle whose driver stopped immediately, called 911 and remained at the scene. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sport-utility vehicle

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Noun

There’s arguably no other model in history that visually defines the sports car in its most minimal and masterful form than Carroll Shelby’s original Cobra, debuted in 1962.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
Watching a sports car drive upside down and then launch itself into the air was pretty incredible.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sports car

Noun

The father and children were last seen in a 2011 Black Lincoln town car with the California license plate SOLOYST.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.

— George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026

Definition of town car

Noun

He was taken into custody on Monday following a motor vehicle stop and transported to the East Haven Police Department, where he was processed on the outstanding arrest warrant.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
Joel Perez Leonardo, 25, was charged with harassment, menacing, patronizing a person for prostitution, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Bronx Criminal Court on Thursday.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motor vehicle

Noun

Toyota Venza The first Venza arrived in 2009 and could be thought of as a Camry station wagon.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
That’s because the variant, which is available as either a station wagon or Quartermaster truck, comes decked out in the best premium add-ons from past Ineos special editions, along with a few envy-inducing features.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of station wagon

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

Even more exciting is that the shop’s latest build will be available as either a sedan or an Avant wagon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Scottie holds up the cigar, which Hewitt moves to take, while Davidson braces the rear of the Radio Flyer wagon to keep Scottie steady.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of wagon

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

Most on the market are Japanese or Korean, with a few German models, such as the Volkswagen Jetta and the Golf hatchback.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Irvine, who was commuting home from his job as a technician in a dark blue Volkswagen hatchback, came to an abrupt stop in free-flowing traffic, lurching to the far-right lane.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hatchback

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