minivan

Or min·i-van

[min-ee-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.

minivan

/ ˈmɪnɪˌvæn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of minivan¹

mini- + van ²

Example Sentences

So, she had the minivan painted with flames, a skull on the front and pinstripes.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today I saw one site where the bombing happened," said a father standing with a small child near the minivan that they just hired.

From BBC

Sabrina Medina, 28, was cleaning her patio Wednesday night when she saw a silver minivan slow down in front of her home in Huntington Park.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent morning, a lone minivan sat in the driveway outside the Keys’ home.

From Los Angeles Times

During the march, a man in a white minivan appeared to edge it forwards until it was pressed against protesters.

From BBC