Humvee

[huhm-vee]

noun

1. a military vehicle that combines the features of a jeep with those of a light truck.

Humvee

/ ˈhʌmˌviː /

noun

1. a four-wheel drive military vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Humvee¹

1985–1990; from the pronunciation of the initials HMMWV for H(igh) – M(obility) M(ultipurpose) W(heeled) V(ehicle)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Humvee¹

from h ( igh-mobility ) + m ( ulti-purpose ) v ( ehicle ) + _-ee

Example Sentences

They parked Humvees blocking the area and squared off with protesters hurling insults and waving Mexican flags and banners.

From BBC

The source adds: "Maybe it will be Starmer who will drive some sort of Humvee that says 'got Brexit done' on the side."

From BBC

However, the Taliban have been able to utilise more straightforward equipment, like Humvees and small arms, in their operations.

From BBC

As the world's most powerful military, it has been able to send hundreds of surplus Humvees and armoured vehicles - numbers that smaller European armies could never match.

From BBC

A 40-year-old man suspected of stealing a cache of military equipment — including three Humvees — in a late-night break-in at the Army Reserve Center in Tustin has been arrested, police said this week.

From Los Angeles Times