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

minisub, minitower, minitrack, minium, minivacuum, minivan, miniver, minivet, minié ball, mink, minke

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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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