jeepney
noun
a Philippine twin-benched jitney bus, seating about a dozen passengers.
jeepneys
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pluralof jeepney.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Many of them were drivers of jeepneys - mini-buses known for their cheap fares.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Like most jeepneys, Princess runs on diesel, the cost of which has hit historic highs in the archipelago nation since the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Most rides in jeepneys, the backbone of the country's transport system, were set to jump about eight percent on average, the regulator announced.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Retiring the jeepneys would also affect workers who depend on it for a living, such as auto mechanics, he said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
In the Philippines, jeepneys are old military jeeps covered with trinkets or decked out in different themes.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
