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

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The man returned behind the wheel of a dark-colored SUV, striking Kolenovic on the sidewalk as his back was turned, Mujovit said. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024 According to Mercedes, the SUV will soon begin cold-weather testing. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024 His parents first purchased the SUV and drove him to golf tournaments from coast to coast. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 Two other people suffered non-fatal stab wounds. Nov. 14: A driver was shot by police after hitting an officer with an SUV in a CVS parking lot on North Meridian Street. Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for SUV 

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of SUV was in 1986

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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUV. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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