minivan

American  

[min-ee-van] / ˈmɪn iˌvæn /

Or mini-van

noun

1. a small passenger van, somewhat larger than a station wagon, typically with side or rear windows and rear seats that can be removed for hauling small loads.

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minivan British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌvæn /

noun

1. a small van, esp one with seats in the back for carrying passengers

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Etymology

Origin of minivan

mini- + van ²

Example Sentences

He chauffeurs them around in a rental minivan.

From The Wall Street Journal

BYD sells more than eight models that include sedans, several SUVs, minivans and trucks.

From Los Angeles Times

He stopped and turned around when he had gone less than the length of a minivan.

From Literature

Then Charlotte’s big brother arrives for Charlotte, and Carmen’s dad’s minivan picks up everyone else.

From Literature

They power walked three long blocks before Coal spotted Doc’s minivan.

From Literature