HOV

American  

abbreviation

1. high-occupancy vehicle: a car or other vehicle carrying a required minimum number of passengers, usually two.

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Etymology

Origin of HOV

1990–95

Example Sentences

The incident unfolded when an officer on motorcycle patrol noticed the vehicle traveling in the HOV lane and initially passed it, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The officer was on patrol on his motor and saw the vehicle in the HOV lane and passed the driver,” said Marissa McIntire of the CHP’s Southern Division.

From Los Angeles Times

As an EV perk comes to an end, solo drivers must exit the HOV lane or face a fine.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises HOV -7.12%decrease; red down pointing triangle said high mortgage rates and broader economic concerns tied to tariffs are deterring U.S. consumers from buying houses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hovnanian Enterprises HOV -16.25%decrease; red down pointing triangle faced higher costs and lower margins in its fourth quarter, dragging the company to a loss.

From The Wall Street Journal