SUV

noun

Definition of SUVnext
as in minivan

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Recent Examples of SUV One of the main differences between the two models is, Kia's small SUV is more affordable than the Tucson. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Darryn Peterson has been driving a new matte-black Range Rover luxury SUV the past several weeks, ever since an unfortunate incident forced him to head to the dealership for a new set of wheels. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 While unfortunate, the move made sense from a business perspective, given that the SUV is a major sales driver for the small automaker. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 The Star-Telegram caught a glimpse of filming and saw an all-black car with a camera adorned to its roof driving behind a black sedan and black SUV. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 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
  • Nissan makes Leaf electric cars and Infiniti luxury models, while Honda makes the Accord sedan, Civic compact and Odyssey minivan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • William Roberson Anyone dismissing the Slingshot (in any form) on practicality grounds is missing the point by a light year or two - the Slingshot makes a Miata seem like a spacious minivan.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of minivan
Noun
  • Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Subaru has completely abandoned the Outback's swoopy wagon profile for something taller, boxier, and more conventionally SUV-shaped.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • The video shows the state trooper performing a tactical vehicle intervention, also known as a PIT maneuver, on a fleeing Infiniti hatchback.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • It's based on the company's MQB platform, which underpins the T-Cross subcompact SUV and the Polo hatchback.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatchback
Noun
  • One of the resources pulled was the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, which was designed to capture information on cars, bicycles, and pedestrians, according to the outlet.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors argued at trial that Shirilla intentionally drove into the building to end her toxic relationship with Russo and that Flanagan was an unintended victim who happened to be in the car.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • Our first car is Jason and Lucia's convertible, which can have the top up or down.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Four people were in a 2009 BMW coupe convertible that hit a tree, police said.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of convertible
Noun
  • Tazio Ottis' family has operated a sports car repair shop along the corridor for 35 years.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ford's Mustang is a timeless sports car that doesn't break the bank and can be enhanced for maximum performance.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • The visual style references a late 1980s Donna Karan campaign and video, photographed by Dennis Piel, that featured Rosemary McGrotha expressing her inner thoughts inside a limousine coming into New York.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Directly across the street, there's a stop for the airport limousine bus serving Narita.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of limousine
Noun
  • This potent track weapon is based on the brand's CC850 from 2022, and is built as a two-seater with a removable hardtop.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While riding in a hardtop Jeep on a popular scenic route, Going-to-the-Sun Road, a rock came through the roof and struck Schowengerdt on the head as his wife sat beside him, the GoFundMe said.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardtop

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“SUV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/SUV. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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