Jeep

[jeep]

Trademark.

1. a small, rugged military motor vehicle having four-wheel drive and a ¼-ton capacity: widely used by the U.S. Army during and after World War II.

noun

1. (lowercase),  a similar vehicle used by civilians.

verb (used without object)

1. (lowercase),  to ride or travel in a jeep.

Jeep

/ dʒiːp /

noun

1. a small military road vehicle with four-wheel drive

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeep¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; alteration of G.P. (for General Purpose) Vehicle, or special use of Eugene the Jeep, name of fabulous animal in comic strip “Popeye” by E. C. Segar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeep¹

C20: probably from the initials GP, for general purpose ( vehicle )

Example Sentences

Around a dozen automakers get aluminum from Novelis, including Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Jeep maker Stellantis, according to a regulatory filing.

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Since seeing her son - an education officer in the Israeli military who was 18 at the time - forced into a jeep and driven away, "fading away into Gaza", she has received no signs of life.

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The Stars Hollow gazebo, the famous town sign, a replica of Lorelai’s beloved Jeep Wrangler and a display of 1,000 daisies from a romantic proposal scene in the first season were popular photo spots, and visitors cycled through Luke’s to grab coffee and donuts.

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"An army jeep came up and five or six soldiers pointed their weapons at me, telling me to leave. I didn't even know my son was martyred. I started dragging him away."

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Starting in January 2027, the state’s entire Republican delegation could fit in a Jeep Wagoneer, with plenty of room to spare.

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