SUV

American

[es--yoo--vee] / ˈɛs ˈyu ˈvi /

noun

plural

SUVs

sport utility vehicle a rugged vehicle with a trucklike chassis and four-wheel drive, designed for occasional off-road use.

SUV British

abbreviation

sport (or sports) utility vehicle

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Example Sentences

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The Jaecoo 7 is a medium-sized petrol or hybrid SUV.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Invitees get the opportunity to test drive Rivian’s newest R2 SUV to the festival and indulge in the communal glamping site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Tesla is reportedly considering adding a new, cheaper electric SUV to its lineup, years after it abandoned a similar effort.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Production of the crossover will stop in mid-April as the plant prepares to change its higher-volume gas SUV, the Atlas, to the 2027 model year, the German automaker said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

We leave the park at 4:22, according to the clock in Ms. Sitton’s SUV.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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