Humvee

American

[huhm-vee] / ˈhʌm vi /

noun

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

Humvee British

/ ˈhʌmˌviː /

noun

a four-wheel drive military vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of Humvee

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

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Humvee

Some of the vehicles abandoned by foreign forces went on display this week, including a Humvee covered in dusty footprints and wrapped in fairy lights.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Madis consists of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, the successor to the Humvee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

Schwarzenegger loved it, the Humvee, and petitioned AM General to make him a fleet for civilian use.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025

July 31, 2024An earlier version of this article and its headline stated that a Marine was crushed to death by a Humvee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2024

He was in his yard when he was picked up by a passing Humvee.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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