SUV

noun

Definition of SUVnext
as in minivan

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Recent Examples of SUV The Chevrolet then swung into the southbound lanes of Columbia Avenue, where a gray 2010 Ford SUV hit it, Fifield said. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 In a video of the incident posted to social media, a black SUV was seen driving down the residential street before appearing to strike an observer as other observers blew whistles in warning of approaching agents. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The shopping experience Beyond the default Blank Slate body style, Slate offers two SUV options—the Squareback SUV and Fastback SUV—and an open-air kit. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 The range-topping GT63 SUV uses an 800-volt electrical system and comes with a 128 kWh battery pack. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 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
  • 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
Definition of minivan
Noun
  • About three hours later, Lozano Garita left the building pulling a wagon holding large garbage bags, police sources said.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The horses panicked after a tree limb fell and hit the side of the wagon, ranch officials said on social media Saturday.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • There was also a Civic hatchback built as a Dodge Charger from the 1970s as recently as 2023.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Its first hatchback was still a three-door, though, and slightly more practical for carrying cargo rather than humans in the rear.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hatchback
Noun
  • The tax rate for car leases would remain at 15%, while leases for film production equipment would see their tax reduced to 11%.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Modern vehicles are computers on wheels, communicating with your smartphone, other cars, satellites, and cloud servers to navigate, entertain, and even drive for you.
    — Mike McRae October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • Afterward, Jack followed her Volkswagen Beetle home in his white convertible.
    — Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The black convertible has just five miles on the odometer and has never been registered.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of convertible
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
  • Even the president's limousine is getting regular updates, most of them classified.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers compared the ride to a fast, noisy sports car rather than a limousine.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • The supercar features a Nero (black) leather interior—with red inserts—and a removable hardtop with its own custom transport case.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Elegante used a heavy retractable hardtop operated by an elaborate electro-hydraulic mechanism, with the entire operation taking roughly two minutes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardtop

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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/SUV. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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