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minivan

or min·i-van

[ min-ee-van ]
/ ˈmɪn iˌvæn /

noun

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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Origin of minivan

mini- + van2

Words nearby minivan

minitower, minitrack, minium, Mini-Vac, minivacuum, minivan, miniver, minivet, mink, minke, minke whale
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British Dictionary definitions for minivan

minivan
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌvæn) /

noun

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